Seoul Station (2016) poster

Seoul Station

ZombieK-HorrorGoreParanoia
6.5/10
jumps 6
gore 6
dread 6

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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.

How it scared people

The vibe

Released a month after Train to Busan and set on the eve of the same outbreak, Yeon's animated prequel is the angrier film: patient zero is a homeless man nobody in Seoul will look at, and nobody here gets a heroic sacrifice. The animation is stiff; the cruelty is not.

Seoul Station (2016) Parents Guide

MPA ratingNo MPAA certificate (released outside the US system)
Runtime92 minutes
Jump scares3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences
Gore3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence
Dread3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening
Themesthe undead; paranoia and distrust

Seoul Station carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 92 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.

We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.

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How scary is Seoul Station?
On our intensity scale, Seoul Station rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is Seoul Station?
Seoul Station rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
How long is Seoul Station?
Seoul Station runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
What is Seoul Station rated?
Seoul Station has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
Where to watch Seoul Station (2016)?
Seoul Station is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).

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