Trailer Tease
Plus M has released the English-subtitled trailer for Na Hong-jin’s latest — and it’s delightfully unsettling. The clip drops you into a quiet coastal village that suddenly feels anything but peaceful when residents start reporting a tiger roaming nearby.
Star-Studded Lineup
Na assembled a globe-trotting cast: Korean heavyweights Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung are joined by Hoyeon, while Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander add international flavor. It looks like everyone gets a moment to react to the chaos.
Hope Harbor: Tiny Town, Big Tension
The story unfolds in Hope Harbor, a remote community sitting uncomfortably close to the DMZ. That politically loaded setting amplifies the fear — the tiger is more than an animal; it’s the spark that exposes how close the town is to unraveling.
More Than a Monster Movie
From the trailer, the animal functions as a storytelling wedge: panic spreads, old resentments bubble up, and characters are forced into uncomfortable reckonings. It feels like a character-first thriller that happens to have a very intimidating guest star.
Behind the Camera
Na wrote and directed, and he’s reunited with cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo (the visual force behind films like Parasite and Burning). Expect moody, cinematic compositions and a tense atmosphere that lingers long after each shot.
When and Where
The film opens in South Korea next week. U.S. distribution is set for September 9 via Neon, and it will be available in Spain through Mubi on October 30 following festival play.
Why It Matters
If you enjoyed Na’s earlier work — think tense, morally messy thrillers — this trailer suggests he’s dialing up the strangeness and spectacle without losing the human center. It’s a slow-burn freakout with great cast chemistry and visuals worth gawking at.