Monstrum

critic Reviews

, 95% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Daisy Leigh-PhippardScreen Queens
    Huh Jong-Hos monster movie has all the chronicled period traits you could want, he just throws a cool, potentially-non-existent tiger-monkey-beast into the mix with some cool sequences that feel closer to a video game than a film.
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    Rob AldamBackseat Mafia
    Mixes political intrigue with a creature feature to create a charming and entertaining horror.
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    Scott WeinbergThrillist
    Fans of Bong Joon Ho's brilliant The Host will want to check out this fantastic monster epic immediately.
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    Caitlin KennedyDaily Dead
    Monstrum is a return to form and hits all the notes of a great monster movie, with a sophisticated edge that keeps the entire film refreshing and exciting.
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    Terry MesnardGayly Dreadful
    This mix of fantastical whimsy and stark political critique, like the monster, doesn't always coalesce into perfect union. But man, once it gets going, it's a complete blast.
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    Nathanael HoodUnseen Films
    Heo Jong-ho's Monstrum is a film that wears many hats-or, er, many gats.
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    Kate SánchezBut Why Tho? A Geek Community
    Monstrum is a great creature feature with lore and fun even if the action sequences are lacking
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    Abby OlceseCrooked Marquee
    Monstrum has action and creature violence, but it also manages to include thoughtful class commentary that's as applicable right now as it is in the world of the film.
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    Matt DonatoFlickering Myth
    Monstrum amicably blends ferocious folklore with city-threatening "animals" with martial arts madness.
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    Molly HeneryThe Blogging Banshee
    Monstrum is a gorgeous film brimming with action, beauty, suspense, and of course a giant monster.
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