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Badland Hunters

Badland Hunters

Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2024

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.

Movie details

Badland Hunters

“One last hunt to save us all.”

2024 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 47m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Heo Myeong-haeng

Written by

Kwak Jae-min · Kim Bo-tong

Don Lee

Don Lee

Nam-san

Lee Jun-young

Lee Jun-young

Choi Ji-wan

Lee Hee-jun

Lee Hee-jun

Yang Gi-su

Roh Jeong-eui

Roh Jeong-eui

Han Su-na

Ahn Ji-hye

Ahn Ji-hye

Lee Eun-ho

Park Ji-hoon

Park Ji-hoon

Kwon Sang-sa

Kang Sung-Wook

Kang Sung-Wook

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Court is in session

Put Badland Hunters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.