Monstrum

In the Joseon Dynasty, King Jungjong is gripped by fear due to a plague and a supposed omen of disaster. To quell the growing unrest, he dispatches a trusted general, his daughter, and a loyal subordinate to hunt down a monstrous beast that is said to roam the land. As they venture into the unknown, they uncover a conspiracy far more terrifying than any creature.

Monstrum received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and creature design, though some found the plot to be derivative. Audiences generally enjoyed the blend of historical setting and monster horror.

• Praised for its ambitious creature effects and thrilling action set pieces.

• Noted for successfully blending historical drama with monster movie elements.

• Some critics felt the narrative lacked originality and relied on familiar tropes.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual effects and the exciting chase sequences. Some viewers found the story to be predictable, but the overall entertainment value was considered high.

The film's monster, the 'Myo-gyeong', was inspired by ancient Korean folklore and legends of mythical beasts.