Asian Horror, a list by Netsplite

6.5

/204/

67

/8/

3.4

/1341/

86

/21/

Joan Huang, a desperate-to-fit in, insecure Chinese American teenager, undergoes experimental trans-racial surgery to become white and secure her chances of being named Prom Queen and winning the acceptance of her peers.

67

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6.6

/33/

70

/1/

3.3

/389/

Hot summer, Renaissance palace. Three women remain in a carefree state of limbo, and an enigmatic system fulfills all their life needs – it provides food, entertainment and development. There is one condition – they are not allowed to cross the wall that surrounds their place. From under the idyllic picture, the other, darker side of the new reality quickly shines through.

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5.6

/61/

61

/6/

Marine biologist Johanne is doing research on a fish farm in Vangsnes, a rural community located by the fjord, when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two local teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see? At the bottom of the deepest fjord rests a mythical monster as large as a mountain, with a myriad of arms ready to crush and devour anything they can grab.

66

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IMDb 85

6.5

/7188/

70

/338/

62

/77/

Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.

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6.5

/41/

40

/1/

In Hong Kong, a young woman haunted by visions of her future self meets a stranger who changes the course of her night -- and possibly her life.

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6.3

/41/

55

/2/

The story unfolds in a cursed mine, where Japanese soldiers and their captives find themselves trapped. As tensions between enemies reach a breaking point, they are forced to confront a terrifying, ancient monster lurking in the shadows.

57

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5.1

/28/

60

/1/

3.0

/464/

After seeing her friend’s disturbing social media posts, Riko tries to intervene to help her but fails to prevent her from dying a mysterious, violent death. Convinced there is more to the story than a suicide, Riko dives into a world of memes, influencers, and posting for attention. As the pile of bodies grows, and Riko faces her own possible curse, she and her friends travel to Taiwan to find the source of this demonic social media killer.

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7.5

/399/

55

/8/

87

/3/

Imbued with the power to grant wishes, a cynical nine-tailed fox's life takes a turn when she encounters a soccer player — altering both of their fates.

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7.3

/31/

85

/2/

A detective must investigate his first love, who is the suspect in a murder committed with a gun that they and their friends secretly buried 23 years ago.

82

26

8.3

/257/

84

/24/

79

/12/

3.7

/728/

Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful spark. An unexpected reunion in the real world reveals the mystery of each other's identities. The two shuttle between the misaligned time-spaces of reality and the script, and finally achieve two-way growth in the cross-dimensional bond, completing the transformation of love and self.

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7.9

/89/

63

/3/

95

/4/

A noblewoman who becomes a righteous bandit called Gil Dong, and Joseon Prince Yi Yeol who secretly investigates this bandit, only to find their souls mysteriously swapped, forcing them to work together and fall in love amidst intrigue, as they uncover conspiracies while protecting the people!

82

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8.3

/142/

64

/7/

100

/2/

The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.

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6.6

/66/

In 2050, the Dishi Biotechnology Company hires the spaceship Thunder God to search for an alien creature called Bali in outer space. On their way back to Earth, the captain’s son Jamie accidentally releases Bali, who kills everyone on board.

76

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7.6

/142/

67

/12/

86

/5/

After being framed in an old murder case, rising magistrate Lu Jianglai loses everything. Rescued by tea magnate’s daughter Rong Shanbao, he is forced into servitude as part of her revenge. As they navigate power struggles and hidden agendas, they uncover secrets, solve mysteries, and transform the tea trade—ultimately forging an unexpected bond that changes their fates.

71

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9.0

/337/

55

/4/

70

/3/

The youngest forensic doctor in Licheng, Qi Sizhe, loses his girlfriend, Yu Fei, in a car accident. However, he soon uncovers a mysterious force behind the crash. Determined to find the truth, he joins the criminal investigation team in Hecheng, only to be caught in a series of bizarre, chilling cases. Victims long dead are wrapped in webs, and missing bodies appear preserved in formalin in the morgue. As he teams up with Zhu Qingyue and Han Feng, they break case after case. And the truth behind Yu Fei's death and the "Original Diamond" drug case begins to surface…

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5.3

/67/

40

/6/

60

/1/

A group of powerful and corrupt individuals of varying backgrounds turn Doma City into a 'hell island', where high schooler Xiaodi is brutally raped and murdered. Fifteen years later, these manipulators meet a series of gruesome deaths. Fang Tianyang, who witnessed the murders, and police officer Fang Zhengnan delve into the investigation, only to discover that this anonymous killing is not simply revenge, but a belated indictment. A series of murders, layers of darkness—how many untold sins lie hidden behind the black web woven by power, money, and desire?

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5.3

/29/

67

/7/

72

/5/

A mysterious accident and the discovery of a long-forgotten skeleton connect two young people. Together, they team up with the police to uncover the city's hidden past and solve a web of dark secrets.

73

21

7.4

/1128/

74

/66/

72

/10/

Maeng Se-na, a top star criminal lawyer who has been a fangirl for fifteen years, tries to prove her favorite idol’s innocence, who is suspected of murder.

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7.3

/81/

76

/3/

60

/1/

Professor Shiro Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."

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7.7

/15/

70

/3/

80

/5/

A future-era antique shop owner, Bi Zhi, joins forces with modern veterinarian Su Beilu on a time-traveling quest to recover lost antiques. As they journey through different eras, they encounter unique cultures and life stories, building an unexpected friendship that inspires them to approach their own lives with renewed optimism.

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6.9

/32/

50

/7/

70

/1/

It is the year 2125. Four decades have passed since human habitation began on Mars. Here, "stability" is a foreign concept. Under authoritarian rule by ISDA (the Inter-planetary Space Development Agency), discontent is brewing. Mars is silently in turmoil. In this atmosphere, "it" suddenly appears. And with it comes inexplicable supernatural phenomena. Who created it? Why is it here? And what does it mean for humankind? Hope? Catastrophe? Lili E1102 is visually impaired. Born and raised on Mars, she endured grueling training to board the spaceship bound for Earth. She is determined to meet someone: Shiraishi Aoto, the young Earthling ISDA scientist. The two have a secret pact no one knows about. But on the day of departure, Lili is struck by disaster. And this triggers accelerated machinations on both Earth and Mars... And all is connected to "it"...

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40

5.4

/9960/

64

/13/

84

/29/

Xie Huai'an, son of the Huben Army's creator, survives his family's massacre. After ten long years in hiding, he returns to Chang'an disguised as a lowly registrar, moving step by step through jianghu clashes and palace power plays in a tense battle of wits to avenge his family and safeguard the realm.

78

68

7.6

/3424/

77

/177/

79

/42/

3.9

/7013/

80

/5/

81

Accused of killing her husband, a woman is offered a way out by a mysterious stranger: in exchange for a confession in her place, she must commit murder.

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5.1

/7/

60

/4/

Yu-na, a level-headed and rational insurance claim adjuster, investigates a questionable death by falling with suspicions of suicide. During her investigation, she meets Soon-kyu, the deceased's elusive guardian. As Yu-na probes further, she begins to question whether Soon-kyu is a mentor or a conman, and her carefully guarded inner world starts to shake.

74

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6.6

/204/

80

/14/

76

/5/

It tells the story of a secret organization of supernatural abilities called "Nanshan Hunters." It follows Nie Jiuluo and Yan Tuo, which initially their relationship starts off combative, but after several life-and-death collaborations, they gradually develop mutual trust and affection. Together, they confront the villain Di Xiao, protect love and peace, and ultimately become life partners.

73

7.3

/1904/

71

/58/

68

/38/

4.0

/34661/

89

/74/

71

/30/

Metacritic

86

/22/

RogerEbert

2.0

In a future where humanity has surrendered its ability to dream in exchange for immortality, an outcast finds illusion, nightmarish visions, and beauty in an intoxicating world of his own making.

77

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7.4

/207/

75

/23/

83

/9/

After wishing to change his life, a quiet worker awakens in a parallel world where he’s confident—and loved by the colleague he admires.

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6.6

/65/

73

/3/

The head of a talent agency races to stop an exposé that could end her client's career — pitting her against the reporter determined to break the story.

77

40

7.5

/249/

76

/10/

72

/15/

83

/6/

79

It tells the thrilling and humorous story of a reserve special forces unit that comes together not to protect the country or promote world peace but to safeguard their families and neighborhood.

77

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7.5

/469/

79

/28/

79

/17/

Filmmaker Zhou Pin-yu interviews a serial killer in prison — an encounter that triggers a string of mysterious events tied to a buried past.

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6.8

/41/

67

/3/

As final exam approach, a shocking “suicide notice” appeared in Enshan high school. It accuses the exam system of crushing students and threatens suicide on the exam day. The school is afraid of triggering more anxiety among students, and worried about its reputation. At the same time, they urgently try to identify the person. As the truth slowly unravels, it turned out to be a scandal in the education system.

79

19

7.5

/635/

75

/45/

86

/13/

In Joseon, a vengeful crown prince and a memory-lost merchant mysteriously swap bodies, unraveling a web of chaos, secrets, and unexpected fate.

81

72

7.5

/3169/

75

/216/

80

/71/

3.9

/9793/

83

/6/

92

When two women plot to end an abusive marriage through murder, an unexpected visitor arrives — threatening to shatter everything they've carefully planned.

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6.1

/14/

55

/2/

Young-beom and Seon-hee once lived a picture-perfect life. But after a tragic car accident leaves their teenage son unable to walk, they find themselves desperately wishing for a miracle. One day, when Young-beom encounters a mysterious elderly man in the neighborhood, strange miracles begin unfolding at home. Word spreads quickly, and the village turns to the family, hoping to share in their blessings. While the old man seems like their secret savior, the family soon learns that every blessing casts a shadow: this miracle is no gift or favor—it's a curse that threatens to tear their family apart.

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6.1

/17/

70

/1/

Mystery video blogger Yang Zhenghui investigates the long disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Liu Wei, uncovering connections to ceramic artist Zeng Jie and events from a year ago. As Yang Zhenghui digs deeper, the dark logic behind the truth begins to surface.

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7.1

/17/

67

/9/

80

/2/

Two generations of detectives stumble through challenges, unwavering in their pursuit, as they search for a killer in maze-like alleyways, ultimately finding their way out of the dead ends in their own lives.

80

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7.5

/155/

96

/5/

3.5

/259/

An unemployed man named Suzuki is taken in by police after breaking a booze vending machine. When he predicts the explosions of two bombs and claims there are more, the police start to investigate him as a terrorist. However, Suzuki first claims to know about the bombs through psychic clairvoyance, and then claims he was hypnotized to forget. He gives hints about the bombs with riddles while riling up his interrogators, especially senior detective Kiyomiya and his junior Ruike. Things seem to be connected to a disgraced cop named Hasebe, who committed suicide after a scandal some years ago. But is Suzuki actually the perpetrator behind the bombs or not?

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5.9

/21/

94

/5/

Keisuke, a 10-year-old boy, living hard despite being abused by his father, finds a ray of light in the midst of his suffering and conflict ---- a shogi world where he fights quietly and passionately in his sharpened senses. Even though he gives up and tries to escape from the light, his passion for shogi continues to guide him thereafter. Eventually, he would learn the true meaning of life.

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7.1

/71/

33

/3/

Hyun-ju, a kind-hearted small-town cop with a razor-sharp mind, is summoned by the local hospital to deal with Do-kyung, who has arrived carrying the limp body of her sister, believed to have been stabbed in a violent attack by her controlling fiancé. Hyun-ju, herself a victim of domestic abuse, is sympathetic until she finds holes in Do-kyung's statement. Her suspicions are further aroused when it transpires that the injured woman is not Do-kyung's sister and Do-kyung's real sister is missing.

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8.4

/1769/

71

/7/

72

/13/

When an influential and fearsome clan is massacred in mysterious circumstances, the clan’s talented disciple Tang Lici finds himself accused of masterminding the crime. Accusers say that Tang Lici is a traitor who murdered his master. A decade later, suspicions about Tang Lici linger, but much darker forces are conspiring to unleash chaos into the realm. Torn by his duality and his apparent inability to distinguish between good and evil, Tang Lici finds himself drawn back into the wider world to help defeat the evil conspiracy – armed only with his wits and his martial arts skills. His path soon crosses with former acquaintances, with some swearing enmity and others allied to his cause. Can he and his companions help defeat the forces of wickedness – or will his dual nature prove his undoing?

72

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6.7

/125/

80

/7/

70

/2/

A down-and-out salaryman, fired and divorced, lands a bizarre job requiring him to fake a marriage with a stranger to save the world.

82

31

8.8

/1567/

77

/17/

81

/21/

Blood River is the realm's most feared assassin guild, jointly run by the Su, Mu, and Xie clans. They can strike royals in court and crush great sects in the wild. When the patriarch is poisoned on a mission, the three clans vie for the top seat. Su Muyu leads the Spider-Shadow unit and shields the dying leader on the road to a cure. He clashes with elder Su Zhe and old friend Su Changhe, and meets master healer Bai Hehuai. After brutal power struggles, Su Changhe becomes new patriarch and Su Muyu heads the Su clan. They launch the "Other Shore Plan" to drag Blood River out of the shadow and forge a new destiny, free from being anyone's blade.

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6.8

/6/

60

/2/

A 26-year-old waitress's life spirals after her accidental hit-and-run video goes viral, transforming her into a justice-obsessed influencer who sacrifices morals for online fame, only to become the target of a vengeful online hate campaign.

51

5.9

/22253/

58

/1149/

58

/268/

2.7

/62773/

48

/149/

50

/168/

Metacritic

46

/29/

RogerEbert

1.5

age 15+

Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.

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7.3

/21/

50

/1/

65

/2/

A sinister game begins when a group of classmates reunites at their high school reunion, only to uncover a time capsule containing a defaced graduation album—and soon, their peers start dying mysteriously. As two former classmates race to unravel the truth behind the deaths, their own hidden secrets threaten to expose a web of lies, turning every classmate into a suspect in a nonstop suspense-driven mystery: who is the true culprit?

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7.5

/53/

80

/19/

84

/8/

Ni Xiangdong agrees to deliver a wooden box to an abandoned cabin, only to uncover a shocking secret that ties him to a missing persons case. As police investigate, they uncover a complex web of relationships and buried truths involving Ni Xiangdong, his estranged friends, and a troubled past.

63

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7.1

/103/

60

/1/

60

/1/