Monstrum

Monstrum

2018 · 106 min · KO · 6.6 (161 votes)
Dir. Huh Jong-ho · Starring Kim Myung-min, Kim In-kwon, Lee Hye-ri, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Kyung-young, Park Hee-soon · Music Mowg

An ancient man-eating monster awakens

ActionHorrorDramaFantasy

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.

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A tense, historical fantasy that blends palace intrigue with creature-feature thrills. It feels like a grand, dangerous spectacle set against a backdrop of political turmoil and ancient fears, where survival is paramount.

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giant monsterbased on true storypalace intrigue16th centuryjoseon dynasty
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