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Project Wolf Hunting (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Project Wolf Hunting is a 2022 action thriller directed by Hong-seon Kim, starring Dong-Yoon Jang as Lee Do-il, Seo In-Guk and Jung So-Min. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$3.9M
Echo Score
51
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Project Wolf Hunting (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Hong-seon Kim
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Korean
Budget
$9M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Project Wolf Hunting About?

The premise of Project Wolf Hunting without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a perilous journey from the Philippines to South Korea, a dangerous group of prisoners plots a risky escape. As the situation escalates, the inmates and their outside collaborators engage in a brutal conflict with the special agents tasked with guarding them. The ensuing chaos unleashes a wave of terror and violence aboard the ship.

Project Wolf Hunting Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • criminal
  • violence
  • cargo ship
  • prison transport
  • male rear nudity
  • cargo
  • fight
  • handcuffs
  • bound and gagged
  • woman bound and gagged
  • stabbed to death
  • death of police officer
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  • murder of a police officer
  • escaped prisoner
  • prisoner transport
  • murder of a female police officer
  • philippines
  • korea
  • sea voyage
  • repatriation
  • explosion
  • bomb
  • year 2022
  • manila philippines
  • tv news
  • news report
  • suicide bombing
  • year 2017
  • repatriated
  • police detective
  • handcuffed
  • container port
  • police brutality
  • kicked in the testicles
  • punched in the face
  • spitting blood into someone's face
  • beaten with a police baton
  • slapped in the face
  • medical doctor
  • top secret file
  • injection
  • storm at sea
  • picking a handcuff lock
  • head smashed with a mallet
  • stabbed in the neck
  • covered in blood
  • beaten to death
  • female police detective
  • stabbed multiple times
  • dead body
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Cast & crew

Project Wolf Hunting Cast & Characters

Dong-Yoon Jang leads the cast as Lee Do-il, with Seo In-Guk as Park Jong-doo and Jung So-Min as Lee Da-yeon. Directed by Hong-seon Kim; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Project Wolf Hunting Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Project Wolf Hunting 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in sensory experience (60) and weakest in story & flow (34).

51 /100

Project Wolf Hunting Echo Score Breakdown

Project Wolf Hunting delivers relentless gore and high‑octane action that will satisfy viewers who enjoy extreme violence, but its uneven narrative and underdeveloped characters limit broader appeal. Critics acknowledge the film’s propulsive beats and occasional climax, yet repeatedly note a disjointed middle, cheap production values, and confusing mythology. Audience reactions echo this split, with some finding the experience fun while others criticize the low‑budget feel and lack of narrative payoff. Consequently, the film offers a niche thrill rather than a universally compelling experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 48

    Artistic execution hinges on the film’s visceral visual style, with blood‑splattered set pieces and kinetic camera work that heighten the action. Critics praise the show‑stopping gore sequences, yet repeatedly point to cheap special effects and inconsistent editing that undermine immersion. User comments similarly highlight low‑budget props and fake blood, resulting in a mixed assessment of the film’s craft.

  • Character & Emotion 38

    Character work suffers from thin development and limited emotional resonance, as critics note a lack of compelling arcs and under‑utilized performances. Viewers frequently mention the abrupt deaths of central figures and overall low‑quality acting, preventing audience investment. While a few reviewers find occasional entertaining moments, the prevailing view is that the film’s characters fail to engage beyond the spectacle.

  • Story & Flow 34

    Storytelling is marked by a disjointed structure, with a sluggish middle and a climax that fails to resolve earlier plot threads. Critics repeatedly cite confusing mythology, plot holes, and a lack of coherent pacing. User feedback echoes these concerns, describing the plot as unclear and unsatisfying, though some enjoy the occasional surprise twists.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    The sensory experience leans heavily on graphic gore and a pounding rhythm that drives the film’s kinetic energy. Reviewers commend the visceral impact of the blood‑soaked action, yet also note the cheapness of practical effects and uneven sound design that detract from immersion. Overall, the sensory elements succeed in delivering shock value at the cost of polish.

  • Rewatch Factor 56

    Replay value hinges on the film’s unapologetic gore and over‑the‑top action, which some viewers find endlessly entertaining and likely to warrant repeated viewings. Critics highlight its potential as a cult‑favorite, while others criticize its lack of depth and narrative satisfaction, reducing long‑term appeal. Consequently, the movie offers modest rewatchability for fans of extreme spectacle but limited incentive for broader audiences.

Plot

Project Wolf Hunting Plot Summary

What happens in Project Wolf Hunting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story begins in 2017 during a chaotic extraction of Korean criminals from the Philippines, where a bombing results in multiple casualties. Five years later, to avoid a similar disaster, another group of criminals is transported to South Korea via a cargo ship under strict surveillance by the Busan Vessel Tracking Services.

Onboard, tensions peak when a confrontation between law enforcement and the tattooed criminal, Lee Do-il, escalates into extreme violence. Simultaneously, a mysterious doctor smuggles medical equipment and sedatives to a secret prisoner kept in a breathing apparatus deep within the ship. The situation spirals into total anarchy as Lee Do-il and his gang break their handcuffs and launch a brutal spree of killings across the vessel.

Full summary

The whole story of Project Wolf Hunting, scene by scene

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Box office

Project Wolf Hunting Box Office & Budget

Project Wolf Hunting grossed $3.9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 43% of what it cost. $20,541 came from the US and Canada and $3.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.9M

43% of its budget back

US & Canada
$20.5K
International
$3.9M
Budget
$9M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

Project Wolf Hunting Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Project Wolf Hunting?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In what year does the deadly extraction operation of Korean criminals take place?

Details

Project Wolf Hunting Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “The Wolf Hunt” and “The Wolf Hunting”.

Also known as
  • The Wolf Hunt
  • The Wolf Hunting
  • Корабль в Пусан
  • پروژه شکار گرگ
  • 狼狩獵
  • 늑대사냥
  • Infierno en Altamar
  • Projekt Lidské bestie
  • مشروع إصطياد الذئب
  • Projet Wolf Hunting
  • Az emberállat projekt
  • 行動代號:狼狩獵
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  • 狼狩猎
  • เรือคลั่งเกมล่าเดนมนุษย์
  • Kế Hoạch Săn Sói
  • Proyecto Wolf Hunting
  • Projeto Caça ao Lobo
  • Vlčí lov
  • Wilcze Stado
  • Neukdaesanyang
  • Brod za Busan
  • Проект Лов на вълци
  • Проект Полювання на вовка
  • オオカミ狩り
  • Kurt Avı Projesi

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FAQ

Project Wolf Hunting FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Project Wolf Hunting, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Project Wolf Hunting?

Project Wolf Hunting runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Project Wolf Hunting released?

Project Wolf Hunting was released on October 7, 2022.

Who directed Project Wolf Hunting?

Project Wolf Hunting was directed by Hong-seon Kim.

Who is in the cast of Project Wolf Hunting?

Project Wolf Hunting stars Dong-Yoon Jang as Lee Do-il, Seo In-Guk as Park Jong-doo and Jung So-Min as Lee Da-yeon, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Project Wolf Hunting make at the box office?

Project Wolf Hunting grossed $3.9 million worldwide ($20,541 domestic, $3.9 million international) on a budget of $9 million.

How is Project Wolf Hunting rated?

Project Wolf Hunting has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Project Wolf Hunting have a post-credit scene?

No. Project Wolf Hunting has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Project Wolf Hunting in?

The original language of Project Wolf Hunting is Korean.

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