Mojin: The Worm Valley
Mojin: The Worm Valley

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Mojin: The Worm Valley

2020
Movie
80 min
Mandarin

Hu Bayi, Wang Kaixuan, and Shirley Yang venture the worm valley and the tomb of King Xian in Yun Nan, SW China in search of professor Chen.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Yang FengGenres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of tomb raiders, known as Mojin, embark on a perilous journey into the legendary Worm Valley, a place rumored to hold the legendary artifact, the "Eye of the Underworld." Facing deadly traps, mythical creatures, and the treacherous environment, they must rely on their wits and ancient knowledge to survive and retrieve the treasure.

Critical Reception

Mojin: The Worm Valley received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its visual effects and ambitious action sequences, it was often criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. It performed moderately at the box office, benefiting from the popularity of the Mojin franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with elaborate set pieces and creature designs.

  • The plot is often confusing and difficult to follow.

  • Lacks the charm and character development of previous installments.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable through consolidated platforms like Google Reviews, but general fan sentiment suggests a disappointment in the narrative's coherence compared to prior films in the series, despite appreciating the action and visual spectacle.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the popular Chinese novel series 'Ghost Blows Out the Light,' which has inspired numerous films and television shows about tomb raiding and supernatural adventures.

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