Horror Stories 2 (2013)
A chilling South Korean anthology horror film where a psychic employee narrates dark tales as a sinister aura tightens its grip.
Horror Stories 2 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 무서운 이야기 2
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Min Kyu-dong, Kim Hwi, Kim Sung-ho et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 5, 2013 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: ホラー・ストーリーズ2／怖い話2 (JP), 무서운 이야기2 (KR), Horror Stories II (US), 恐怖故事2 (TW)
- Production Companies: Soo Film, Lotte Entertainment, Daisy Entertainment, Cinergy House
- Production Countries: South Korea
Horror Stories 2 - Plot
In an insurance company, Yoon, who is an outsider, has a power to see people's past and read their minds. Mr. Park, Yoon's boss, assumes that she has some kind of special power, decides to test her ability. At very late night when everyone has gone home, Mr. Park brings Yoon to a storage room where there are full of case reports. Among them, Mr. Park picks three doubtful cases. He asks Yoon to tell him what exactly happened. Yoon, who senses some dark aura wandering around him, tells the story of each case. Every time Yoon finishes each case, the dark aura gets darker and bigger and Yoon tries to warn Mr. Park about it. Would Mr. Park able to escape from the dark aura?
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Horror Stories 2 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Min Kyu-dong
- Kim Hwi
- Kim Sung-ho
- Jung Bum-shik
Main Cast
- Sung Joon
- Lee Soo-hyuk
- Park Sung-woong
- Lee Se-young
- Go Kyung-pyo
- Baek Jin-hee
- Kim Seul-gi
- Jung In-sun
- Kim Ji-won
- Kim Ye-won
Writers
- Park Sun
- Min Kyu-dong
- Kim Sung-ho
- Jung Bum-shik
- Jo Ryeong-soo
Producers
- William Kim
- Jung Jae-won
Horror Stories 2 - FAQs
What is Horror Stories 2 about?
Horror Stories 2 is a South Korean anthology horror film. An insurance employee named Yoon, gifted with psychic abilities, is kept late by her boss Mr. Park to recount three unsettling case files. With each story she tells, a dark supernatural aura closes in around him, building toward a terrifying conclusion.
What are the individual segments in Horror Stories 2?
The film contains three inner tales — “The Cliff,” “The Escape,” and “The Accident” — plus the wraparound segment “444.” Each story is helmed by a different director, giving the film a varied range of horror styles, from survival terror to supernatural dread.
Is Horror Stories 2 a sequel to the first film?
Yes, Horror Stories 2 is a direct follow-up to the 2012 South Korean anthology Horror Stories. Like its predecessor, it uses a wraparound narrative to connect multiple standalone horror segments, each directed by a different filmmaker. You don't need to see the first film to enjoy this one.
Who are the main cast members in Horror Stories 2?
The film features a strong ensemble cast including Sung Joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Lee Se-young, Go Kyung-pyo, Baek Jin-hee, Kim Seul-gi, Jung In-sun, Kim Ji-won, and Kim Ye-won, each appearing in one of the film's distinct horror segments.
Who directed Horror Stories 2?
Horror Stories 2 was directed by four filmmakers: Min Kyu-dong, Kim Hwi, Kim Sung-ho, and Jung Bum-shik. Each director took charge of a separate segment, which is part of what gives the anthology its varied tone and approach to horror.
What genre is Horror Stories 2?
Horror Stories 2 sits squarely in the Horror and Thriller genres. As an anthology, it blends several horror subgenres across its segments — from psychological suspense to supernatural terror — making it a varied watch for fans of Korean genre cinema.
How long is Horror Stories 2?
Horror Stories 2 runs for 95 minutes — just under an hour and a half. For an anthology film with multiple segments and a wraparound story, that's a well-paced runtime that keeps things moving without overstaying its welcome.
What are some movies similar to Horror Stories 2?
If you enjoyed Horror Stories 2, you might also like Body Bags (1993), Dead of Night (1945), or Asylum (1972) — all classic horror anthologies. For more recent Korean horror, try The Mimic (2017), Guimoon: The Lightless Door (2021), or The Closet (2020).
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