Ahead of 'Peninsula', another zombie thriller dominates South Korean box office


#Alive tells the story of two people struggling to survive as a mysterious illness spreads throughout Seoul. Photo: Spackman Entertainment Group

South Korea’s film industry is coming back to life... thanks to the undead. The movie #Alive, a zombie-survival thriller about a mysterious illness that plagues Seoul, is a certified hit.

According to the Korean Film Council, #Alive opened box offices at No.1 upon its release on June 24. The film drew in over 200,000 viewers and recorded a gross revenue of US$1.1mil (RM4.7mil).

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