Colony poster

Colony (2026)

Film · 2h 3m · Rated R · In Korean

Action, Foreign (non-English), Horror, Sci-Fi

A mutating virus unleashes relentless horror, trapping survivors in a bleak fight for their lives.

Suspenseful and high-octane. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

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Colony parents guide

Extreme gore, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, real scares and several jump scares.

Scare
Properly scary
Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Extreme gore
Our top level for gore.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Not rated yet
We were not sure enough to call this one.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Four questions

Is Colony scary?
Yes, properly. Colony is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Colony?
Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Colony rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence.
Is Colony sad?
Yes, it carries real weight. Expect it to land.

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What is Colony about?

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byYeon Sang-ho
StarringGianna Jun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rock, Shin Hyun-been, Go Soo

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