Monstrum
물괴
2018South KoreaLanguage: koDirected by Huh Jong-ho★ 6.5
Available in English: subtitled
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.
Themes and style
Tone
tensebrutalhauntingdark comedy
Pacing
escalatingslow burn
Story
survivalinvestigationpursuitrebellion
Emotion
loyalty under pressuresacrificeinjusticeredemption
Themes
corrupt institutionslife under oppressionclass and moneyfamily wounds passed down
Feel
crowd pleaserfun scarycatharticdiscussion starter
Violence
graphic