As someone who's deeply into Korean cinema—I’ve been watching mostly Korean movies for years, well before *Parasite* even came out—it feels strange to say this, but it wasn't among the stronger ones. I suspect my feelings are tied to the zombie genre itself; I think I've reached my limit with zombies. *Train to Busan* was a really good film, though. Still, I just didn’t connect with this one.

Train to Busan holds a special place among South Korean films in my estimation, and I’m prepared to argue that it's one of the finest zombie movies ever made, possibly even *the* best. So, naturally, I was really looking forward to seeing more stories emerge from that same universe. While not continuing the plot of the first film directly, it appears to be set shortly after the initial outbreak. Sadly, my anticipatio…

The arrival of *Peninsula* generated considerable anticipation given its status as a follow-up to what many consider an exceptional zombie film. Importantly, this installment has no connection to its predecessor, *Train to Busan*, so viewers don't need prior knowledge of that earlier movie to understand what’s happening. The story centers on individuals who escaped Korea aboard a refugee vessel headed for Hong Kong. …

I went into this with a lot of anticipation because it's in a genre I really like, and I enjoyed *Train to Busan*. Sadly, what followed was quite let down. What worked well was the storyline, which takes place four years after *Train to Busan*, along with the initial development and background information for most events. The overall feeling created is also pleasing. However, there are significant gaps in the s…

It’s true that Yeon Sang-ho’s energy is captivating, and though 'Peninsula' doesn't quite reach the level of excitement found in the original story it draws from, there's a certain enjoyment to be had—it’s agreeably silly and straightforward. However, if Sang-ho expects others to continue taking inspiration from his work, he needs to ease up on borrowing so obviously from other films.