Popularity: 8 (history)
| Director: | Heo Myeong-haeng |
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| Writer: | Ma Dong-seok, Kim Bo-tong, Kwak Jae-min, Kim Chang-hoon |
| Staring: |
| 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: | Jan 25, 2024 |
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| Director: | Heo Myeong-haeng |
| Writer: | Ma Dong-seok, Kim Bo-tong, Kwak Jae-min, Kim Chang-hoon |
| Genres: | Action, Science Fiction |
| Keywords | earthquake, post-apocalyptic future, badlands, based on webcomic or webtoon, seoul, south korea |
| Production Companies | Climax Studios, Big Punch Pictures, Nova Film |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Aug 15, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ma Dong-seok | Nam-san |
| Lee Hee-jun | Yang Gi-su |
| Lee Jun-young | Choi Ji-wan |
| Roh Jeong-eui | Han Su-na |
| Ahn Ji-hye | Lee Eun-ho |
| Park Ji-hoon | Kwon Sang-sa |
| Jang Young-nam | Teacher |
| Park Hyo-joon | Tiger |
| Seong Byeong-suk | Yeon-su |
| Jung Young-ju | Madame |
| Lee Han-joo | Ju-ye |
| Park Sang-hoon | Director Choi |
| Ahn Seong-bong | Director Oh |
| Jeong Gi-seop | Ju-ye's Father |
| Kim Young-sun | Ju-ye's Mother |
| Sin Sin-beom | Western Grandfather |
| Hong Yi-joo | Western's Mother |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ma Dong-seok | Adaptation |
| Heo Myeong-haeng | Director, Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Kim Suk-won | Sound Supervisor |
| Kim Bo-tong | Writer |
| Kwak Jae-min | Writer |
| Byun Bong-sun | Director of Photography |
| Song Hyun-suk | Lighting Director |
| Lee Hyun-gyu | Key Grip |
| Jung Gun | Production Sound Mixer |
| Kang Shin-hong | Props |
| Nam Ji-soo | Makeup & Hair, Costume Design |
| Yoon Seong-min | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Jung Do-ahn | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Im Jong-hyeok | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Pi Dae-seong | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Seol Ha-un | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Nam Na-young | Editor |
| Ha Mi-ra | Editor |
| Kim Dong-wook | Original Music Composer |
| Choi Su-im | Line Producer |
| Kim Chang-hoon | Adaptation |
| Kim Soong-nyung | Comic Book |
| Cho Hwa-sung | Production Design |
| Yuk Gwan-woo | Visual Effects |
| Lee Hye-min | Digital Intermediate |
| Park Gyu-been | Production Design |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Byun Seung-min | Executive Producer |
| Ma Dong-seok | Executive Producer |
| Choi Byung-hwan | Executive Producer |
| Choi Won-ki | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 172 | 238 | 138 |
| 2024 | 5 | 147 | 192 | 95 |
| 2024 | 6 | 122 | 155 | 99 |
| 2024 | 7 | 116 | 167 | 93 |
| 2024 | 8 | 100 | 134 | 64 |
| 2024 | 9 | 75 | 95 | 61 |
| 2024 | 10 | 77 | 95 | 67 |
| 2024 | 11 | 67 | 95 | 55 |
| 2024 | 12 | 55 | 67 | 47 |
| 2025 | 1 | 62 | 85 | 48 |
| 2025 | 2 | 39 | 56 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 | 14 | 50 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 6 | 299 | 412 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 3 | 960 | 960 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 551 | 701 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 11 | 590 | 840 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 10 | 680 | 794 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 9 | 874 | 933 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 8 | 769 | 835 |
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 b ... last. 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
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.
"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.