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Train to Busan (2016)


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All aboard the KTX, destination: utter, non-stop zombie chaos!

In this week's episode, we're sprinting through the carriages of the 2016 South Korean horror masterpiece, Train to Busan. It's more than just a zombie movie; it's a claustrophobic, high-speed meditation on humanity's best and worst instincts.

Join us as we discuss:

  • The Relentless Pace: How director Yeon Sang-ho maintains heart-pounding tension while confined to a bullet train.

  • The Human Heart of Horror: The incredible transformation of cynical fund manager Seok-woo as he desperately tries to protect his daughter, Su-an.

  • Heroism vs. Selfishness: We dive into the film's powerful social commentary, contrasting the brutal self-preservation of the CEO with the selfless sacrifice of characters like Sang-hwa, the tough-guy with a pregnant wife.

  • The Fast and the Furious Undead: Analyzing the terrifying, hyper-kinetic zombies that redefined the genre.

From the first bite on the platform to the heartbreaking final moments on the tracks, grab your ticket and prepare for the emotional gut-punch that makes Train to Busan one of the greatest zombie films of all time.

Warning: Spoilers ahead. Please secure your valuables and yourself—zombies may be closer than they appear.

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Because I'm John SellmeyerBy John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer