Jung Bum-shik

A master of Korean horror cinema, Jung Bum-shik was born in Gwangju, South Korea in 1976 and has been actively directing films since the mid-2000s. He is most known for his work in the horror genre, particularly his films "Epitaph" and "Horror Stories", which have garnered him a reputation as a skilled purveyor of suspense and dread. Despite not having yet won any major awards at international film festivals, Jung's unique authorial style, characterized by his intricate storytelling and chilling atmospheres, sets him apart in the Korean film industry. From a more personal perspective, Jung Bum-shik is a visionary, fearlessly exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche through his captivating and haunting cinematic narratives.