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Train to Busan

Train to Busan

Action · Horror · Thriller · 2016

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

Movie details

Train to Busan

“Life-or-death survival begins.”

2016 Action · Horror · Thriller 1h 58m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.8 / 10

Community rating

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Train to Busan?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Yeon Sang-ho

Written by

Park Joo-suk

Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo

Seok-woo

Kim Su-an

Kim Su-an

Soo-ahn

Jung Yu-mi

Jung Yu-mi

Sung-gyeong

Don Lee

Don Lee

Sang-hwa

Choi Woo-shik

Choi Woo-shik

Yeong-gook

An So-hee

An So-hee

Jin-hee

Kim Eui-sung

Kim Eui-sung

Yong-suk

Court is in session

Put Train to Busan on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.