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Horror is a genre filled with blood, gore, violence, and jump scares. While there are horror franchises that thrive off the fears of fans, there are some that are fantastic. While you may be aware of highly-acclaimed horror anime and manga like Shiki or When They Cry, what about manhwa?
Unbeknownst to manga fans, manhwa has lots of horror to keep you occupied. Whether it is about frightening creatures or surviving on an island, there is a manhwa out there for you. We have waded through many volumes and chapters to tell you about the ten best horror manhwa for fans of manga.
Updated by Daniel Kurland on November 8th, 2021: There’s been incredible growth across the anime and manga industries over the past decade where more niche titles have been able to break through to the mainstream. This acceptance has spread to include manhwa and there are many fantastic series that are suddenly receiving proper recognition. Horror remains a breakthrough genre for animation and there are some exceptional horror manhwa titles that should please hardcore manga fans.
15 Island Throws The Audience Into An Isolated World Of Horrors
Some of the very best horror manhwa are series that lean into familiar territory, only to then radically shatter expectations. Island begins in a deceptively quaint place when Miho enthusiastically takes on a new teaching job on a secluded island. Miho is used to an easy existence, but she’s quickly in over her head when she realizes that Cheju Island is ripe with deadly demons.
Pan, a vicious demon slayer, is determined to cull the herd while Miho just wants to stay alive. There is endless brutality that courses through Island and the manhwa’s detailed artwork beautifully captures it all.
14 Rotten Is An Engrossing Dissection Of Evil In Its Many Forms
Lots of manhwa, manga, and anime begin with a premise where an unassuming figure suddenly gains the ability to see dead people. It’s become a common trope that can be taken in many different directions. Part of what makes Rotten such a success is that Jaeshin’s supernatural grief gradually plays out as a chilling mystery.
Spirits alert Jaeshin that there’s extremely sinister behavior going on in the apartment below his own, but Rotten’s story goes on to involve an eclectic cast of characters, all of who end up playing crucial roles in this growing mystery with an increasing body count.
13 Distant Sky Presents A Terrifying Vision Of A Fractured Future
In-Wan Yoon is quickly becoming one of the most prolific names in manhwa. Yoon is responsible for a lot of groundbreaking series and Netflix’s Kingdom is based upon his work, The Kingdom of Gods. Distant Sky is a staggering and nihilistic post-apocalyptic work that depicts a world in ruin and largely cast in total darkness.
There are disturbing insects and creatures that thrive in this darkness and Distant Sky makes sure that the uncertain desire for survival is palpable. Distant Sky’s story connects, but the art by Sun-hee Kim is also raw and powerful.
12 #Killstagram Is A Scary Look Into Social Media’s Lack Of Boundaries
#Killstagram tackles incredibly current and relevant subject matter and acts as a strong reminder that sometimes the scariest horrors in the world are real people and not supernatural creatures or demons. #Killstagram focuses on Remi Do, a popular social media influencer who makes an impression on the wrong person after becoming the obsession of a dangerous serial killer.
#Killstagram is a gripping examination of the cost of celebrity and the public roles people play in society. In a lot of ways, #Killstagram feels like a more modern update to Satoshi Kon’s pivotal Perfect Blue, which is saying a lot.
11 Priest Reinvents The Tortured Demon-Hunting Preacher Archetype
At first glance, Priest’s Ivan Isaacs may come across like any of the many other fallen preacher characters that have turned to murderous ways as they apply their brand of justice to demonic beasts. What sets Priest and Ivan Isaacs apart is that this manhwa pulls heavily from the western genre for a delirious mix of sensibilities that paints an effective picture of a desperate world that’s ready to give up.
Ivan’s own personal demons pose just as much of a threat to his mission as the literal ones that chase him down, but it all works in Priest.
10 Hive Launches An Infectious World Where Insects Thrive
Hive is written and illustrated by Kim Gyu-Sam. We are beginning this list with a horror sci-fi manhwa that takes on the apocalyptic genre. Although Eun-Sung Lee left work after saying his goodbyes to his wife and child like usual, the next thing to happen that day blows him away.
Seoul collapses and is infested by man-eating insects that kill and infect anyone, and humans begin to fight others for survival. Eung-Sung Lee has no choice but to join his co-worker Ji-Eun Seong and war veteran Eun-Sun to find his family and traverse this apocalyptic world.
9 Home Sweet Home Accentuates The Horrors Of The Unknown
Home Sweet Home is written by Carnby and illustrated by Youngchan Hwang. It should be noted that the author of Home Sweet Home also authored Bastard, another horror manhwa that will make an appearance on this list later. It centers on a young high school student recluse, Hyun Cha who rarely leaves his home for anything.
However, when strange occurrences begin to happen around him as well as outside, Hyun Cha must leave the home he always stayed inside as monsters have begun to appear everywhere.
8 Perfect Classroom Unpacks A Dark Character Study
Perfect Classroom is written and illustrated by O-Gu. This horror manhwa won the 2015 Global Rookie Project Award as it was the debut manhwa for O-Gu. If the story captures your interest, then you will be glad to know it is fully translated officially, instead of just having a fan translation.
The story centers on two siblings who have a lot of secrets, although their classmates think they have darker ones. While capturing the attention of the entire class, things begin to change as they get to know both of them more.
7 Red Cage Employs Some Very Specific Skills To Handle Its Revenge
Red Cage, or known by its alternative title Model Taxi, is written by KeuKeuJ.J and illustrated by Carlos. This horror manhwa comes with a warning, as it contains mature themes such as physical abuse and sexual issues. If you ever have any problems, then you should call 5326, so you can have it solved.
If you call, Deke will be there to solve your problems neatly and cleanly, no matter how dirty or special the instructions may be. This manhwa happens to deal with revenge and is in full color.
6 Dreamcide Blurs The Lines Between Reality And Fantasy
Dreamcide was written by Jung-Hoon Hong and illustrated by Weol Shin. This manhwa’s colorful look may seem appealing, but it is a horror. It also contains some romance and fantasy elements. Although Hazin Nam has always had nightmares, he suddenly dreams of an apocalyptic world where humans must fight against demons and zombies seven years in the future.
He doesn’t pay it any mind until he meets the girl who appeared in his dreams, Yuri Hong, and she transfers into his class. It’s up to Hazin to save the future.
5 Redrum 237 Throws The Reader Into Chaos Where They Don’t Know What To Trust
Redrum was written and illustrated by Ya-Seong Ko. This manhwa may be an old one, but that does not make it any less of a great read. As one of the earliest drawn manhwa created in 2003, it is in black and white akin to manga.
It follows a group of friends who go on a vacation to an isolated mountain. Although the night begins perfectly, as it goes on the friends begin to mix reality with hallucinations and disappearances start to occur, making their vacation turn into a bloody mess.
4 Delusional Boy Tells An Odd Tale Of Redemption And Revenge
Delusional Boy was written by JAL and illustrated by Jin-Wu Song. Giu Haru is a high school student who has an illness that prevents him from telling apart reality and delusions. He has a somewhat peaceful life until he ends up killing his girlfriend Kang Lee Ha. He is also betrayed by his best friend Kang Yul and loses both of his eyes.
He is detained in a mental institute and pinned as the mass murderer of his entire class. He isn’t kept locked down for long, however, as he receives help from a group who calls themselves Panthers and begins to chase after Kang Yul.
3 The Phantom King Searches For Solace From A Supernatural Tragedy
The Phantom King was written by Dal-Young Im and illustrated by Jae-Ho Yoon. Do you enjoy ecchi with a dash of mystery in your manhwa? Then, this manhwa is right up your alley. Eun Sung-min is a survivor from a small village after the Evil Phenomenon eleven years ago.
Eun Sung-min was saved along with his maid by a group called the Phantom King, and the Special Environmental Protection Agency is searching for answers about the tragedy and how to defeat the Evil Spirits who caused it.
2 Bastard Is A Grueling Saga About An Unhealthy Bond Between Father And Son
Bastard was written by Carnby and illustrated by Youngchan Hwang. If you are looking for your newest horror manhwa obsession, Bastard will be sure to get you hooked. The story follows Jin Seon, the son of a serial killer who also happens to be an accomplice to his crimes.
That is until his father Dong-Soo Seon goes after Kyun Yoon, a girl he befriends who is supposed to be his next target. Jin Seon decides to finally escape from his father’s craziness and protect her, as well as do his best to not become twisted like his father.
1 Jack Frost Unleashes A Vicious World Of Unpredictable Creatures
Jack Frost was written and illustrated by Jin-Ho Go. When you think of Jack Frost, the first thing to come to your mind isn’t horror. It’s probably a cuddly snowman or an imp. The story centers on Noh-A, a girl who becomes caught in the cross-fires of an epic battle.
Amityville is a high school where paranormal creatures battle each other to become the king and queen of the hill, and Noh-A gets tangled in-between. Luckily, or perhaps not so, she seeks the help of the evilest student in school, Jack Frost.
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