Mudborn
泥娃娃
Synopsis
Hsu-Chuan, who works at a game company, accidentally brings home a broken clay doll from a haunted house while developing a new horror VR game. Unexpectedly, his pregnant wife, Mu-Hua, a cultural relic restorer, develops an obsession with the doll and relentlessly tries to repair it. As strange things begin to happen in the house, Mu-Hua's condition deteriorates, and Hsu-Chuan, at his wits' end, seeks help from a spiritual medium, Ah-Sheng. Meanwhile, the horrifying secret hidden behind the clay doll begins to surface.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Asian Pop-Up Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$111
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shieh Meng-ju
- Screenplay & Story
- Huang Yen-chiao
- Original Score
- Rockid Lee
- Original Title
- 泥娃娃
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $111
- Production Studios
- Gift Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shieh Meng-ju
Huang Yen-chiao
Rockid Lee
Chen Chi-wen
Leo Chen, Lien Yi-chi
Department Leadership Roster
Shieh Meng-ju
Director
Huang Yen-chiao
Writer
Chen Chi-wen
Director of Photography
Chen Po-jen
Production Design
Rockid Lee
Original Music Composer
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What is Mudborn about?
Hsu-Chuan, who works at a game company, accidentally brings home a broken clay doll from a haunted house while developing a new horror VR game. Unexpectedly, his pregnant wife, Mu-Hua, a cultural relic restorer, develops an obsession with the doll and relentlessly tries to repair it. As strange things begin to happen in the house, Mu-Hua's condition deteriorates, and Hsu-Chuan, at his wits' end, seeks help from a spiritual medium, Ah-Sheng. Meanwhile, the horrifying secret hidden behind the clay doll begins to surface.
Who directed Mudborn?
Mudborn was directed by Shieh Meng-ju.
Who stars in Mudborn?
The principal cast of Mudborn includes Tony Yang Yo-Ning, Cecilia Choi, Derek Chang, Tracy Chou, Puff Kuo.
When was Mudborn released and how long is it?
Mudborn was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Mudborn make at the box office?
Mudborn grossed $111 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mudborn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mudborn was composed by Rockid Lee.