Chimera
Chimera

Chimera

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Chimera incident, a serial murder and explosion crime that shook the year of 1984, takes place exactly the same thirty five years later in 2019. Just like the terrible explosion in the past, the murder of the crime is called Chimera, a monster in the Greek myth with the head of a lion, body as a goat, and tail as a snake that shoots fire through its throat.

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: S.A. FitzgeraldGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of scientists experiments on a remote island with a mysterious creature that has the ability to grant wishes, but their actions soon unleash a terrifying force that threatens their lives and the entire world. As the creature's power grows, the scientists find themselves pitted against each other, their own desires, and the monstrous entity they have awakened.

Critical Reception

Chimera received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its atmospheric tension and occasional scares, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver on its intriguing premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere and some effective jump scares.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other monster and sci-fi films.
  • Noted for underdeveloped characters and a lack of compelling motivation for their actions.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some finding the creature effects and suspenseful moments enjoyable, while others felt the film was unoriginal and failed to live up to its potential with a weak narrative and unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The isolated island setting was chosen to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia and vulnerability, with the filmmakers aiming for a sense of inescapable dread.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

Such a disappointment! It started off promising with an interesting premise but fell off shortly after. I hated how the story turned up to be by the end. The last 5 episodes of the drama were embarrassing, chaotic, and sloppy. They must've ...