Also, he has writer, producer, and script and continuity department credits according to IMDb. 

Writer, director, and producer Jo Ba-Reun joins director Se-Woong Tak in Ghost Train as scriptwriter. What makes this film stand out is that the vignettes are woven together seamlessly, unlike films such as Creepshow (1982), where the vignettes are not related. These stories are all related and contribute well to the mystery and the buildup to the climax. Jo Ba-Reun has eight other writing projects to his name, including Ghost Mansion (2021), Gang (2019), and Slate (2020). He proved his talent with the win of the 2017 Best Korean Short Film for Vibration (2017) at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. 

Joon Hyun-young is fantastic as Da-kyung. She is obviously not afraid to look silly or to be bold while doing her job. As her character moves between moods and changes emotions, she demonstrates what it really means to act. It is impressive. Known for her roles in the series, The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023-2024), the mini-series, The Kidnapping Day (2023), and the mini-series, Ms. Incognito (2025), there is no doubt that she will be a great success throughout her career. 

Choi Bo-min has dazzling charisma as Da-kyung’s wannabe boyfriend in Ghost Train. He plays the sensitive and kind guy with a crush. He is almost too thoughtful as Da-Kyung becomes increasingly fixated on growing her YouTube views. This dynamic creates an emotional connection for the audience. Bo-min is known for his roles in the TV series Melting Me Softly (2019), Spirit Fingers (2025), and Shadow Beauty (2021). 

Talents on Show

Cinematography in Ghost Train is exactly as it should be. Cinematographer Young Il-Kwon creates a dark, mysterious atmosphere, and when the lights are on, they are sharp and too bright. The scenes are sped up or slowed down to create eeriness, and colors are muted or black and white. The jump scares where spirits chase the characters are shocking enough and creepy. Composer Sung Jin Cho supports this atmosphere by using the loud screeching of train wheels on the tracks, and high-pitched synthesizers raise the hairs on the arms of audience members. All of these elements together, melded to help create an intriguing, mysterious experience. For serious horror fans, this film is not scary, but it is extremely well done nonetheless. 

A Creepy Conclusion

Ghost Train is a thrilling ride with a couple of charming characters and a few loathsome ones who get what they deserve. The only obvious critiques include a scene in which Da-kyung finds a romantic rival kissing Woo-jin, and it is not clear if this really happened or is a figment of Da-kyung’s racing imagination, or maybe she misunderstood. Also, there could have been a more complete explanation of the cult storyline. Still, this film is highly entertaining. Sit back, relax with some hot chocolate or soda, and popcorn. This film is a must-see for horror fans who want a low-stress, amusing movie to veg with. 

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