Koreans are GOATs are making zombie shows. I hope they never stop.

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I recently finished Happiness on Netflix and it was kinda meh. Was too much drama and not enough horror but I loved All of Us Is Dead, Kingdom(really wish they would continue this series), Train to Busan, Alive and now they're coming with a new series called Newtopia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwqXAxgTkA0
Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple
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I like a lot of Korean programming that I've seen, but as far as zombie stuff goes, they make my least favorite.
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Baron_Ox posted...
I like a lot of Korean programming that I've seen, but as far as zombie stuff goes, they make my least favorite.
Train to Busan? That's a fantastic movie
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Lol, I too just finished Happiness and came in this topic hoping for more recs since I want more. I've seen everything mentioned though.
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Holy shit, Happiness has great reviews on Letterboxd. I should check it out.

You seen Hellbound? I haven't but am curious.
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bsp77 posted...
Train to Busan? That's a fantastic movie
yea, I didn't like it.
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Baron_Ox posted...
yea, I didn't like it.
I don't get what you do and don't like. Could it ever be the mood you are in? Not trying to argue, but I have seen enough of what you like vs don't to not understand it at all.
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Train to bussin
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ScazarMeltex posted...
Didn't they say they were going to do another season of All of Us Are Dead?
It's on hold right now
Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple
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bsp77 posted...
You seen Hellbound? I haven't but am curious.

Hellbound is definitely worth checking out.
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Train to Busan was total paint by numbers cornball schlock from beginning to end, hitting every stupid trope along the way. That trash is in no way comparable to the real geniuses of the genre. It's got a fun moment or two surrounded by absolutely HORRIBLE acting all around.

It's completely artless, in my opinion, and its not just Busan. Korean zombie movies and ESPECIALLY series have always gotten by on paper thin themes that are too shallow for a middle schooler.

I genuinely wish I could get into it, but they're 50+ years behind on the genre.
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If you havent seen it, #Alive on Netflix is a sleeper Korean Zombie movie.
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Bussan was ok. It's pretty standard, i dont hate it, but it does get more praise than it deserves. I did like Kindom. Haven't seen the 2nd season. I couldn't get into Hellbound. Liked Parasyte until the last ep.
ToadallyAwesome posted...
If you havent seen it, #Alive on Netflix is a sleeper Korean Zombie movie.
Mentioned it in my first post
Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple
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bsp77 posted...
I don't get what you do and don't like. Could it ever be the mood you are in? Not trying to argue, but I have seen enough of what you like vs don't to not understand it at all.
I guess, for me, little things can throw me off.

like, I don't like how quickly people become zombies in Korean zombie fiction, and act like rabid fiends.

I know it's a cliche, but I like scenes in zombie stuff (when handled correctly), when someone is bit and the drama that unfolds about them turning into a monster, the tension of them maybe hiding a bite, and so on.

for Korean zombies, there's maybe the drama around losing someone, or fearing that you will, but everything feels more immediate - action, loss, events at hand.
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Jerry_Hellyeah posted...
Train to Busan was total paint by numbers cornball schlock from beginning to end, hitting every stupid trope along the way. That trash is in no way comparable to the real geniuses of the genre. It's got a fun moment or two surrounded by absolutely HORRIBLE acting all around.

It's completely artless, in my opinion, and its not just Busan. Korean zombie movies and ESPECIALLY series have always gotten by on paper thin themes that are too shallow for a middle schooler.

I genuinely wish I could get into it, but they're 50+ years behind on the genre.
Lmao
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I loved Squid Games (I know its not Zombies) and definitely want to check out more Dubbed Korean shows. I plan on checking out Alice in Borderland next which I know is Japanese but it looks similar to Squid Games.
VeggetaX posted...
Kingdom(really wish they would continue this series)

The thing that annoys me to no end is that there hasn't been a cancellation announcement or anything after all this time. When did Aishin release? 2020?
Just realised Train to Busan is almost 9 years ago.

Damn.
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Touch posted...
Lmao

So was my review funny or are you saying I'm off base? Cuz I could go on about just about everything.
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Jerry_Hellyeah posted...
So was my review funny or are you saying I'm off base? Cuz I could go on about just about everything.
Very off base
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Hellbound is great
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bsp77 posted...
Very off base

Oh is that an alt? I was seeing what that guys take was.

I dont think me and you are going to have much to talk about here. Im obviously looking for more of a conversation about this CGI fest than "fantastic movie" and "lmao".
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Jerry_Hellyeah posted...
Oh is that an alt? I was seeing what that guys take was.

I dont think me and you are going to have much to talk about here. Im obviously looking for more of a conversation about this CGI fest than "fantastic movie" and "lmao".
No, I don't use alts. But I have little respect for people who say BS like this...

Jerry_Hellyeah posted...
paper thin themes that are too shallow for a middle schooler
... and think they are better than others simply for having a different opinion.

So if you are looking for a conversation, then learn how to converse properly.
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Baron_Ox posted...
I guess, for me, little things can throw me off.

like, I don't like how quickly people become zombies in Korean zombie fiction, and act like rabid fiends.

I know it's a cliche, but I like scenes in zombie stuff (when handled correctly), when someone is bit and the drama that unfolds about them turning into a monster, the tension of them maybe hiding a bite, and so on.

for Korean zombies, there's maybe the drama around losing someone, or fearing that you will, but everything feels more immediate - action, loss, events at hand.
Now this is someone I can have a conversation with, even if I disagree. And sorry I missed your reply before.
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bsp77 posted...
... and think they are better than others simply for having a different opinion.

Then its a good thing I dont think or say that. What I did say was that Zombies on a Train didn't make you, an adult, think about much, did it? Im not saying you're below me, Im saying it's below you.
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Jerry_Hellyeah posted...
Then its a good thing I dont think or say that. What I did say was that Zombies on a Train didn't make you, an adult, think about much, did it? Im not saying you're below me, Im saying it's below you.
Okay, maybe I was being a dipshit

I liked it because it was entertaining, surprisingly emotional, and a different claustrophobic take on a zombie movie. Wasn't looking for themes.
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bsp77 posted...
Now this is someone I can have a conversation with, even if I disagree. And sorry I missed your reply before.
thanks, it's all good.

but yea, sometimes I can be weird, and little things might take me out of the fiction, but on the other hand, other stuff can have what I'd otherwise consider to be glaring problems, but I'd still be immersed.
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