The Wailing (2016)
The Wailing is streaming in South Korea on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Wailing holds up as a perfectly decent Korean film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 2,158 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 156 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In South Korea you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 36m on it?
2h 36m of Korean horror with mystery threaded through, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 2,158 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 36m — long |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Na Hong-jin
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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