Project Wolf Hunting (2022)
A blood-soaked Korean action-horror hybrid where a prison transport at sea becomes a floating slaughterhouse.
Project Wolf Hunting - Movie Information
- Original Title: 늑대사냥
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Kim Hong-sun
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Horror, Crime
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 21, 2022 (South Korea - 19), October 7, 2022 (United States), March 2, 2023 (Germany - 18), February 15, 2023 (France), October 13, 2022 (Australia - R18+), February 17, 2023 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: پروژه شکار گرگ (IR), Корабль в Пусан (RU), Projekt Lidské bestie (CZ), 狼狩獵 (CN), The Wolf Hunting (US), Infierno en Altamar (CO), 늑대사냥 (KR)
- Production Companies: The Contents On, Contents G, Cheum Film, Finecut
- Production Countries: South Korea
Project Wolf Hunting - Plot
While under heavily armed guard, the dangerous convicts aboard a cargo ship unite in a coordinated escape attempt that soon escalates into a bloody, all-out riot. But as the fugitives continue their brutal campaign of terror, they soon discover that not even the most vicious among them is safe from the horror they unknowingly unleashed from the darkness below deck.
Project Wolf Hunting - Trailer
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A floating hell with no escape.
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Project Wolf Hunting - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kim Hong-sun
Main Cast
- Seo In-guk
- Jang Dong-yoon
- Park Ho-san
- Jung So-min
- Ko Chang-seok
- Jang Young-nam
- Son Jong-hak
- Jung Moon-sung
- Lee Sung-wook
- Hong Ji-yoon
Writers
- Kim Hong-sun
Project Wolf Hunting - FAQs
What is the monster in Project Wolf Hunting?
The creature is Alpha, a genetically engineered super-soldier with regenerative abilities and extreme strength, played by Choi Gwi-hwa. Kept locked in the ship's lower deck, Alpha is essentially an unstoppable killing machine — and once the convicts' riot breaks containment, he becomes the deadliest threat on board.
How gory and violent is Project Wolf Hunting?
Extremely. Project Wolf Hunting is one of the most graphically violent Korean films in recent memory, featuring relentless bloodshed, brutal combat, and body horror throughout. It earned an adults-only rating in South Korea (19+) and R18+ in Australia. Viewers sensitive to extreme gore should approach with caution.
Who are the main actors in Project Wolf Hunting?
The film stars Seo In-guk as the menacing convict Park Jong-du and Jang Dong-yoon as officer Lee Do-il. They're joined by Park Ho-san, Jung So-min, Ko Chang-seok, Jang Young-nam, Son Jong-hak, and Choi Gwi-hwa, who delivers a chilling physical performance as the creature Alpha.
What is Project Wolf Hunting about?
A group of dangerous criminals being transported by cargo ship from the Philippines to South Korea stage a violent mass breakout. What starts as a brutal prisoner riot spirals into something far worse when a monstrous, seemingly unkillable creature is unleashed from the ship's depths, turning everyone into prey.
Where can you stream Project Wolf Hunting?
You can stream Project Wolf Hunting on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, Hi-YAH, OnDemandKorea, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Is Project Wolf Hunting based on a true story?
No, Project Wolf Hunting is entirely fictional. Director Kim Hong-sun crafted an original story blending action, crime, and creature horror. While the prison-transport premise has real-world parallels, the film's central monster and the escalating carnage are purely the product of genre imagination.
When was Project Wolf Hunting released?
Project Wolf Hunting had its South Korean premiere on September 21, 2022, where it carried a 19+ rating. It reached US audiences on October 7, 2022, followed by Australia on October 13, 2022, and later rolled out across Europe in early 2023, including France, Germany, and Spain.
What are some movies similar to Project Wolf Hunting?
If you enjoyed Project Wolf Hunting, you might like Zombie Ship (2025), Black Site (2022), Cut Throat City (2020), or Darkland: The Return (2023). For more high-octane Korean genre cinema with brutal action and strong ensemble casts, Moscow Mission (2023) and The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon (2023) are also worth exploring.
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