Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.
Practical Effects
Monstrum suit combines puppetry and CGI surprisingly well.
Production
Joseon palace sets are lavish, detailed, and authentically cramped.
Acting
Kim Myung-min anchors the chaos with weary gravitas.
Director
Huh Jong-ho
Kim Myung-min
Yun-gyeom
Kim In-kwon
Seong-han / Mulgoe (voice)
Lee Hye-ri
Myeong-i
Choi Woo-shik
Royal Court Officer Heo
Lee Kyung-young
Sim-un
Park Hee-soon
King Jung-jong
Park Sung-woong
Jin-yong
Lee Do-gyeong
Grandpa Song
Lee Kyu-bok
Mo-gae
Kim Joong-hee
Mak-gae
Kim Kang-il
First Vice-Premier
Cho Won-hee
Second Vice-Premier
Jang Yong-bok
Court Minister
Han So-yeong
Myeong-i's Mom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty's mysterious 1528 'monster sighting' records—yes, this allegedly happened.
Director Huh Jong-ho insisted on practical creature effects for close-ups, rejecting full CGI after seeing the 2014 Godzilla.
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