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Monstrum
“An ancient man-eating monster awakens.”
6.5 / 10• 2018• 1h 46m•NR• Korean
ActionHorrorDramaFantasy
Storyline
Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.
Cast & Crew
Kim Myung-min
Yun-gyeom
Lead
Kim In-kwon
Seong-han / Mulgoe (voice)
Lee Hye-ri
Myeong-i
Choi Woo-shik
Royal Court Officer Heo
Lee Kyung-young
Sim-un
Park Hee-soon
King Jung-jong
Park Sung-woong
Jin-yong
Lee Do-gyeong
Grandpa Song
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Huh Jong-ho's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Monstrum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
