Project Wolf Hunting
Project Wolf Hunting

Project Wolf Hunting

2022
Movie
122 min
Korean

While under heavily armed guard, the dangerous convicts aboard a cargo ship unite in a coordinated escape attempt that soon escalates into a bloody, all-out riot. But as the fugitives continue their brutal campaign of terror, they soon discover that not even the most vicious among them is safe from the horror they unknowingly unleashed from the darkness below deck.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users78%
Director: Kim Hong-sunGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1970s Busan, a cargo ship carrying dangerous criminals to South Korea becomes a chaotic battleground when the inmates launch a violent uprising. Simultaneously, a sinister force awakens on board, proving that the prisoners are not the only threat. The ship transforms into a horrifying scene of survival as the remaining crew and passengers fight for their lives against both the escapees and a monstrous entity.

Critical Reception

Project Wolf Hunting garnered a divisive reception, praised by some for its relentless gore, intense action sequences, and ambitious, if chaotic, narrative. However, many critics found the film overly brutal and gratuitous, with a story that struggled to maintain coherence amidst the high level of violence. Audience reactions were similarly split, appreciating the visceral thrills but often criticizing the lack of substance and predictability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its extreme violence and kinetic action.
  • Criticized for its excessive gore and convoluted plot.
  • Noted for its ambitious blend of genres, though not always successfully.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a bloody and action-packed thrill ride, appreciating its commitment to over-the-top violence. However, many felt the story was lacking and the gore became tiresome rather than effective.

Fun Fact

The film's extreme violence and gore led to it being initially banned in some countries before edits were made for release.

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4EverFinalGirl

4EverFinalGirl

I recently saw a trailer for the South Korean horror movie Project Wolf Hunting and it looked interesting, so I added it to my LONG to watch list. But I didn’t think I would be able to see it anytime soon because I didn’t expect it to be st...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Project Wolf Hunting has a lot going for it. It offers a rather unusual mix including horror/sci-fi and crime genres. Its well acted, well paced but and this is no small "but", its also, excessively violent. I had a hard time watching t...