The best horror movies of 2020 – Looper

In 2016,Train to Busan proved beyond any doubt that South Korea knows how to do zombies, but directorCho Il-hyung made sure to remind the world of that fact with 2020's #Alive, a story of self-preservation and isolation. Video game streamerOh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) is home alone when ravenous people infected with a mysterious virus start tearing through his Seoul neighborhood. With his mom, dad, and sister all absent, he's forced to come out his gaming bubble and fend for himself. He manages to do just that for a time, but he soon runs out of supplies and ideas. He's on the verge of taking his own life when he notices a signal coming from an apartment in the adjacent building and has a last-second change of heart.

#Alivereally gets going when Oh teams up with Kim Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye). The pair bond over walkie-talkies and devise an escape plan, knowing that they will likely die if they simply stay put. Together, they battle their way to the roof of Oh's building, encountering both living and undead threats along the way. #Alivereminds us that when times get hard people will often turn on each other, but it comes with a more hopeful ending than most zombie movies. Both Yoo and Park are big stars in their home country, and they're at the top of their games in this fast-paced thrill ride.

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The best horror movies of 2020 - Looper