With signs that Korean horror is starting to slip, The Guard Post (GP506) may just be classy and scary enough to suggest there's life – or rather death – yet in the Far Eastern horror movie, or at least we hope there is. It's the second film from Kong su-chang, who made a bit of a name for himself with the war/horror crossover R-Point, and it does look as if Kong has found a niche for himself there.

When communications with a secret guard post situated on the North-South Korean border unexpectedly fall silent, an army platoon headed by a military investigator is dispatched overnight to re-establish contact with their fellow soldiers, one of whom is the son of the army's Chief of Staff. On arrival at GP506 they discover the aftermath of a gruesome bloodbath and one lonely survivor who they hope can provide the answer to the mystery behind the massacre. Shocked by the horror of the event and eager to cover up the incident, the top brass at Army HQ order the incineration of the guard post and the destruction of any evidence relating the incident. With just hours to go before the order is due to be executed, the investigative team finds itself in a race against time to uncover the truth, which they believe must be hidden somewhere within the remote outpost and its maze of underground tunnels. But the countdown to dawn proves to be the least of their concerns when it becomes apparent that the deadly effects of the terror lurking within the guard post have only just begin.

The Guard Post will be released on UK DVD on 13th October by Cine Asia at the RRP of £15.99. We've no details on the technical specs or extra features as yet.