Badland Hunters

"One last hunt to save us all."

2024 1h 47m KO

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 834

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Synopsis

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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.

“One last hunt to save us all.”

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Cast

Don Lee
Nam-san
Lee Jun-young
Choi Ji-wan
Lee Hee-jun
Yang Gi-su
Roh Jeong-eui
Han Su-na
Ahn Ji-hye
Lee Eun-ho
Park Ji-hoon
Kwon Sang-sa
Kang Sung-Wook
Volunteer
Lee Sung-woo
Pung-gi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Heo Myeong-haeng
Writers: Kwak Jae-min, Kim Bo-tong
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Concrete Utopia Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Heo Myeong-haeng, shot by Byun Bong-sun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kim Dong-wook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ha Mi-ra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Don Lee and Lee Jun-young and Lee Hee-jun carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One last hunt to save us all.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt29722855 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Heo Myeong-haeng directs. Byun Bong-sun behind the camera. Kim Dong-wook scores. Ha Mi-ra cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Part of the "Concrete Utopia Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Heo Myeong-haeng, shot by Byun Bong-sun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Kim Dong-wook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ha Mi-ra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Don Lee and Lee Jun-young and Lee Hee-jun carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "One last hunt to save us all.".
8IMDB entry: tt29722855 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Byun Bong-sun
Original score: Kim Dong-wook
Editing: Ha Mi-ra
Production design: Park Gyu-been
Costume design: Nam Ji-soo
Makeup / hair: Nam Ji-soo
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: KO
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Badland Hunters (2024)

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Chris Sawin2024-01-30
★ 8/10
The film features some hard-hitting and explosive action sequences that will rightfully cater to fans of the genre. The battle in the basement of the apartment building, where we see Nam-san use a shotgun to blast his way through some of the doctor’s ‘enhanced’ individuals, is a total exhilarating blast. Ma Dong-seok has been a powerhouse for most of his career post Train to Busan, but he sends people flying whenever he throws his fist or pulls the trigger. Badland Hunters also has to break a record for most decapitations in a film. Full review: https://bit.ly/bdlndhntr
MovieGuys2024-01-30
★ 6/10
Badland Hunters does some things well, others just passably. Action is wall to wall and well choreographed.Special effects are excellent. Characterisations are solid if predictable and the acting is not to be sniffed at. However, the story is unremarkable, with a climax that feels, well, anti climatic. In summary, an okay but hardly exceptional watch, that would have benefited from more creativity on the storytelling front.
Ritesh Mohapatra2024-02-03
"Badland Hunters: A Visually Striking Action Spectacle with Narrative Shortcomings" In this post-apocalyptic action thriller, Badland Hunters, while suffering from a repetitive and clichéd plot and uninteresting characters, excels in stunning hand-to-hand choreography and scintillating action set pieces. The film benefits greatly from the expertise of its veteran stunt coordinator turned director, known for his work on Train to Busan. Commendable world-building, visionary concepts, and excellent VFX are hindered by conventional writing. The short, crisply edited runtime avoids unnecessary elements. Don Lee's exceptional portrayal of Nam-san, with exhilarating action sequences, overshadows the film's narrative weaknesses, making it a guiltily satisfying popcorn-worthy entertainer, particularly for adrenaline enthusiasts. Instagram & X @streamgenx.