The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey (2021)
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The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha.
What the audience says
The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey is a dependable Korean film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 151 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 110-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of Korean thriller with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 151 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want to relax rather than be wound up
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Following a brutal murder case, the police are baffled to find out that the assailant, whose body was found on the scene with the victim, had already been dead for three months. Meanwhile, journalist Jin-hee sets up a live interview with an anonymous caller claiming he is the true killer behind the mysterious murder. When the man announces three more murders will occur in the hands of the undead, Jin-hee must face the sinister forces beyond understanding.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Thriller / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Yong-wan
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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