Monstrum
물괴
“An ancient man-eating monster awakens.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-04
Top Cast
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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
Yun Hui-su
Kang-nyeo
Han So-yeong
Myeong-i's Mom
Joo Ye-rim
Young Myung
Kang Tae-young
In Duk
Hong Ji-yoon
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinestrange Filmfestival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huh Jong-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Huh Jong-ho, Heo Dam
- Original Score
- Mowg
- Original Title
- 물괴
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Taewon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huh Jong-ho
Huh Jong-ho, Heo Dam
Mowg
Kim Dong-young
Shin Min-kyung
Chung Tae-won, Yang Chang-hoon, Ko Sung-mi, Jeong Gyeong-jae
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Seong-ho
Visual Effects Supervisor
Huh Jong-ho
Director
Kim Dong-young
Director of Photography
Jang Chun-sup
Production Design
Chung Tae-won
Producer
Yang Chang-hoon
Producer
Ko Sung-mi
Producer
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Shin Min-kyung
Editor
Mowg
Original Music Composer
Huh Jong-ho
Screenplay
Heo Dam
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monstrum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monstrum about?
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.
Who directed Monstrum?
Monstrum was directed by Huh Jong-ho.
Who stars in Monstrum?
The principal cast of Monstrum includes Kim Myung-min, Kim In-kwon, Lee Hye-ri, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Kyung-young.
When was Monstrum released and how long is it?
Monstrum was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Monstrum make at the box office?
Monstrum grossed $5.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Monstrum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monstrum was composed by Mowg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monstrum?
Monstrum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).