Badland Hunters
Badland Hunters

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Badland Hunters

2024
Movie
107 min
Korean

After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted by a mad doctor.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users74%
Director: Heo Myung-haengGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic Seoul, survivors struggle to adapt to a world ravaged by earthquakes and lawlessness. Nam-san, a hardened scavenger, and his younger companion, Ji-wan, navigate the treacherous ruins, searching for essential resources. Their path crosses with Choi Ji-wan, a determined young woman seeking revenge for her kidnapped family, leading them into a dangerous confrontation with a ruthless gang.

Critical Reception

Badland Hunters received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its action sequences and the performances of its cast, particularly Ma Dong-seok. Some noted its adherence to familiar post-apocalyptic tropes but generally found it an entertaining and satisfying action film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and Ma Dong-seok's signature charisma.

  • Critiqued for predictable plot elements within the post-apocalyptic genre.

  • Appreciated for its visual style and engaging fight choreography.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's action and Ma Dong-seok's performance, finding it a solid entry in the genre despite some predictability. The post-apocalyptic setting and survival themes were also highlighted as enjoyable aspects.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2021 South Korean zombie apocalypse action film 'The Roundup: No Way Out', although it shifts focus to a post-earthquake scenario rather than zombies.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
Ritesh Mohapatra

Ritesh Mohapatra

"Badland Hunters: A Visually Striking Action Spectacle with Narrative Shortcomings" In this post-apocalyptic action thriller, Badland Hunters, while suffering from a repetitive and clichéd plot and uninteresting characters, excels in stu...

MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Badland Hunters does some things well, others just passably. Action is wall to wall and well choreographed.Special effects are excellent. Characterisations are solid if predictable and the acting is not to be sniffed at. However, the...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

The film features some hard-hitting and explosive action sequences that will rightfully cater to fans of the genre. The battle in the basement of the apartment building, where we see Nam-san use a shotgun to blast his way through some of th...