Lee Sang Yeob and APINK's Jung Eun Ji are in discussion to star in a new k-drama It’s the 22nd year of Jung Jong. The plague has taken over Joseon, and fear runs rampant in the streets. When rumors of a vicious beast roaming Mount Inwangsan–called “Monstrum” by terrified masses–begin to spread, fear turns into panic. In order to quell the rising panic, Jung Jong brings back his most trusted general Yoon Gyum from retirement. Joined by his daughter Myung, his right-hand man Sung Han, and royal court officer Heo Yoon Gyum sets out to find the mysterious creature. Is the creature, Monstrum real? Or a figment of the fearful mass’ imagination? Will the people of Joseon ever live in peace again? (Source: HanCinema) Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(台灣)
- Español
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: 물괴
- Also Known As: Moolgwoe , 작서의 변: 물괴의 습격 , Jakseoui Byeon: Moolgwoeui Seubgyeok , Jakseoui Byeon: Attack of Strange Object , Mulgae , Monster , Water Monster , The Accident: Attack of the Monstrous Thing , Strange object , ムルゲ 王朝の怪物
- Director: Heo Jong Ho
- Screenwriter: Heo Dam
- Genres: Action, Historical, Horror, Supernatural
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Cast & Credits
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![Kim Myung Min in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Kim Myung Min in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Kim Myung Min Main Role -
![Kim In Kwon in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Kim In Kwon in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Kim In KwonSeong Han | [Water monster voice]Main Role -
![Lee Hye Ri in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Lee Hye Ri in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Lee Hye Ri Main Role -
![Choi Woo Shik in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Choi Woo Shik in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Choi Woo Shik Main Role -
![Lee Kyung Young in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Lee Kyung Young in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Lee Kyung YoungSim WunSupport Role -
![Park Hee Soon in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)]( "Park Hee Soon in Monstrum Korean Movie (2018)")
Park Hee SoonJung JongSupport Role
Reviews
It’s not even fun bad… It's just bad.
How they got this cast to do this movie is beyond me. The best part were the bad subtitles that kept calling Hyeri “he” and later Yoon Gyeom “sis”. There were just so many writing and directing choices I did not understand…First of all, there is no set up for anything. They don’t tell, they don’t show. Half way through the movie you will still not truly understand the past events, current characters; motivations, who is on whose side and why. Not explicitly telling every little detail about the plot is fine, most viewers can put two and two together. Here… they told me close to nothing. I feel like I had to basically write 50% of the plot in my head, to make any sense of it. The vague idea of the plot in Monstrum is interesting, but that’s it - just a vague idea, a first draft of the plot…
I can't really comment about the acting, because the characters were so painfully one-dimensional a brick wall could play them and the result would be similar.
The comedy was also misplaced and just in poor taste. This is not a slapstick sitcom, so why are we getting fart jokes?
Overall… It’s been a while since I watched something so bad I was actually annoyed watching.
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A highly entertaining movie with action, suspense, politics and comedy
The story is clever and well written. The cinematography is beautiful. The cast is great in their respective roles. CGI is pretty decent. It draws its premise from the annals of the Joseon Dynasty. The movie takes inspiration from the legendary creature called "haetae" from Chinese and Korean mythology. If you look a bit deeper into the plot you will find that the movie is also a commentary on politics, powerplay and manipulation. The story keeps you engaged and guessing. I found myself genuinely rooting for the leads and the people on their side. Would be a loss to miss, especially if you like this genre. The chemistry between the cast is enjoyable and doesn't feel forced. The father-daughter relationship between Yun Kyum and Myung is portrayed beautifully. Overall the movie is a highly entertaining watch.Was this review helpful to you?
