Friends of refined end-time entertainment, listen up: At the end of January, a new film will be released on Netflix, which already hints in the trailer at a mix of Mad Max and zombie movies. The main actor is already familiar with the undead.
What film is it about? Badland Hunters is a new film from the streaming provider Netflix. It is a South Korean production.
The story revolves around the aftermath of a severe earthquake in the region surrounding the South Korean metropolis of Seoul. The city and the surrounding areas have been largely destroyed, the buildings have collapsed, and only a few people are still fighting for survival.
This immediately reminds film lovers of Mad Max. Similar to George Miller’s gasoline-fueled action series (which will continue in 2024), various factions have also formed within the apocalyptic world of Badland Hunters. They are fighting for bare survival, even with violence. There seems to be no longer any law and order.
One of the titular hunters sets out on a mission to rescue a teenager who has been kidnapped by a crazed doctor.
The dusty, dirty images of the trailer already create the right end-time mood:
The lead role is played by an actor from Eternals
Who is behind the project? As seen in the trailer, the South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok plays the lead role. Film lovers in the West may know him from his role in the Marvel production Eternals. He plays Gilgamesh, a warrior known for his legendary battles.
Zombie fans may also know the actor from Train to Busan. The Korean zombie film from 2016 is among the highest-rated Korean films on IMDb. The passengers of a train must deal with the repercussions of a zombie apocalypse. This means: nail-biting tension, and fast, merciless undead that pounce on their victims.
The trailer for Badland Hunters reminds in some places of Train to Busan: Here too, the survivors seem to have to fight not only against their fellow humans but also against fast-running zombies. By the way, fast zombies first appeared in a completely different film.
When does Badland Hunters premiere? Very soon. The film will be released on Netflix on January 26. It is another South Korean film that could cause a stir in the West, similar to the series hit Squid Game. Those who enjoyed it might also have fun with these 3 online games that closely resemble the series.
