


They’re akin to CGI superheroes gone evil, and they make short work of this initial target, whom they decimate to a bloody pulp in midday traffic and incinerate via magical powers, at which point they promptly vanish through an invisible portal. As envisioned by Yeon, these creatures resemble diabolical cousins of the Hulk, not only because of their bulging physiques and rumbling gait, but also due to their predilection for bounding about (including on top of cars), swinging victims to and fro by the legs, and performing lots of two-handed Hulk Smash maneuvers. When the clock strikes the forecasted hour, seismic tremors shake the Earth, followed by the arrival of three dark, smoky titans intent on murder. 19) doesn’t beat around the bush, opening with a café patron patiently awaiting the moment of his doom. Unsurprisingly, this rocks the citizens of Seoul, what with it seemingly proving the existence of God-as well as confirming that there’s a Hell to which some unfortunate souls inevitable go.īased on Yeon’s webtoon of the same name, Hellbound (Nov. In this instance, that would be the sudden appearance of angels who prophesize people’s impending deaths and eternal damnation, and a trio of demonic goliaths that carry out those executions for all to see.
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Brain, South Korea has lately become a wellspring of binge-worthy streaming entertainment, and that trend continues with Hellbound, a new Netflix series from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho that, like his modern zombie classic, focuses on the social unrest that arises in the wake of inexplicable supernatural phenomena. Thanks to Netflix’s Squid Game and Apple TV+’s Dr.
