Rampant
Rampant

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Rampant

2018
Movie
122 min
Korean

Ancient Korea, 17th century. While the paranoid King Lee Jo of Joseon, vassal of the Qing dynasty, feels surrounded by conspirators and rebels, a dark evil emerges from the bowels of a merchant ship and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the royal court, ignoring that he will have to lead the few capable of defeating the ambitious humans and the bloody monsters who threaten to destroy the kingdom.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Director: Kim Sung-hoonGenres: Action, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Joseon Dynasty Korea, a mysterious plague turns people into bloodthirsty monsters. Prince Lee Chung, returning from China, finds himself embroiled in a struggle against the monstrous outbreak and a tyrannical general who seeks to control the throne. He must fight to protect his people and prevent the kingdom from descending into utter chaos.

Critical Reception

Rampant was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its thrilling action sequences, impressive set pieces, and unique blend of historical drama and zombie horror. While some found the plot predictable, the film was praised for its effective scares and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and period zombie horror.

  • The film offers a fresh take on the zombie genre within a historical Korean setting.

  • Some critics noted predictable plot points but lauded the overall pacing and visual effects.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's excitement and gore, with many appreciating the combination of historical elements and the zombie apocalypse theme.

Fun Fact

The film was shot with a unique color palette to distinguish between the living and the infected, with the latter being portrayed with a cooler, desaturated tone.

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While ‘Rampant’ is a watchable zombie flick with a few exciting moments, it ultimately never reaches its potential due to poor pacing, stock characters, and uninspired writing. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketh...