Science FictionAction

Badland Hunters

- One last hunt to save us all.

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.

Release Date : 2024-01-26

Language :Korean

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Climax StudiosBig Punch PicturesNova Film

Production Country : South Korea

Alternative Titles : WildernessBadland Hunters

Cast

Character Name : Nam-san

Original Name : 마동석

Gender : Male

Character Name : Yang Gi-su

Original Name : 이희준

Gender : Male

Character Name : Choi Ji-wan

Original Name : 이준영

Gender : Male

Character Name : Han Su-na

Original Name : 노정의

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lee Eun-ho

Original Name : 안지혜

Gender : Female

Character Name : Kwon Sang-sa

Original Name : Park Ji-hoon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teacher

Original Name : 장영남

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tiger

Original Name : 박효준

Gender : Male

Character Name : Yeon-su

Original Name : 성병숙

Gender : Female

Character Name : Madame

Original Name : 정영주

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ju-ye

Original Name : Lee Han-joo

Gender : Female

Character Name : Director Choi

Original Name : Park Sang-hoon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Director Oh

Original Name : 안성봉

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ju-ye's Father

Original Name : Jeong Gi-seop

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ju-ye's Mother

Original Name : 김영선

Gender : Female

Character Name : Western Grandfather

Original Name : Sin Sin-beom

Gender : Male

Character Name : Western's Mother

Original Name : Hong Yi-joo

Gender : Female

Character Name : Pung-gi

Original Name : Lee Sung-Woo

Gender : Male

Reviews

Chris Sawin

@ChrisSawin

2024-01-30

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

MovieGuys

@MovieGuys

2024-04-02

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 Mohapatra

@mynameritesh

2024-02-03

"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.