Set in 16th-century Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows King Jungjong as he faces a dual threat: a spreading plague and rumors of a savage beast called "Monstrum" terrorizing Mount Inwangsan.
: Suspecting that his duplicitous Prime Minister is using these rumors to stage a coup, the King recalls a disgraced former general, Yun Gyeom (Kim Myung-min), to investigate. [cbo1 one] Monstrum 2018
: The film is inspired by obscure references in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty , which mention a mysterious creature troubling the royal palace in 1527. Core Themes & Style The film oscillates between several distinct tones: Monstrum (2018) Set in 16th-century Korea during the Joseon Dynasty,