Project Wolf Hunting
A cargo ship becomes a slaughterhouse for criminals and crew.
Kim Hong-sun directed the 2022 South Korean sci-fi action horror Project Wolf Hunting, starring Seo In-guk and Jang Dong-yoon. The story takes place on a cargo ship transporting dangerous criminals from Manila, Philippines, to Busan, South Korea. It premiered in the Midnight Madness section at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2022, and was released in South Korean theaters on September 21, 2022.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Kim Hong-seon
- Starring
- Seo In-guk
- Jang Dong-yoon
- Choi Gwi-hwa
- Park Ho-san
- Jung So-min
- Ko Chang-seok
- Jang Young-nam
- Sung Dong-il
- Music
- Kim Jun-sung; Jo Ran
- Cinematography
- Yoon Ju-hwan
- Editing
- Shin Min-kyung; Lee Ga-ram
- Studio
- Contents G; Cheum Film
- Distributor
- The Contents ON
- Released
- 16 September 2022, Toronto, 21 September 2022, South Korea
Facts from the source article.
Synopsis
In 2017, an extraction of 47 Korean criminals from the Philippines turns chaotic when an elderly man detonates a bomb, killing seven officers and wounding about 30 travelers. Five years later, a similar group of criminals is transported via cargo ship to Korea to prevent a repeat. After the detectives walk the prisoners onto the ship, the Busan VTS is ordered to track the vessel. Onboard, law enforcement led by Lee Seok-woo confronts the criminals. A confrontation with Lee Do-il (Tattoo) escalates into violence. Meanwhile, Lee Seok-woo (Doctor) loads a bag of syringes and medical equipment under the guise of food, goes below deck, and administers a sedative to a prisoner in a jumpsuit with a breathing apparatus. Chaos ensues as Tattoo's gang picks their handcuffs and launches a violent spree. A series of brutal killings reveals Alpha, a superhuman with extraordinary strength and resilience, whose origin links to disturbing World War II experiments. Alpha goes on a rampage, confronting Park Jong-doo and his team, resulting in Cop Leader's demise. The film reveals Alpha's transformation due to inhumane experiments. In the climax, Kyung-ho (Commander) arrives, revealing superhuman strength and a history with Lee. A battle ensues, with a revelation that Kyung-ho's past actions cost the life of Lee's wife and child; Lee was a gangster saved and experimented on by Kyung-ho, with few survivors. The doctor attempts to escape but is killed by one of Kyung-ho's team members.
Reception
Project Wolf Hunting brought in $20,541 in North America and $3.8 million elsewhere, for a global total of $3.9 million. Its production budget was roughly $9.1 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 49 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10. The site’s consensus notes the thin plot takes a backseat to the action. Metacritic gave it a weighted score of 53 out of 100 from 8 critics, reflecting mixed or average reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Project Wolf Hunting?
Project Wolf Hunting was directed by Kim Hong-seon.
Who stars in Project Wolf Hunting?
Project Wolf Hunting stars Seo In-guk, Jang Dong-yoon, Choi Gwi-hwa, Park Ho-san, Jung So-min, Ko Chang-seok, Jang Young-nam and Sung Dong-il.
Who composed the music for Project Wolf Hunting?
The music for Project Wolf Hunting was composed by Kim Jun-sung and Jo Ran.
How long is Project Wolf Hunting?
Project Wolf Hunting has a running time of 112 minutes.
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