Movies like Monstrum: 20 to watch next

If you loved Monstrum (2018) — a action, horror and drama film directed by Huh Jong-ho — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Monstrum most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like giant monster, based on true story and palace intrigue. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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Rampant 2018★ 6.8
Shares: Action, Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Ancient Korea, 17th century. While the paranoid King Lee Jo of Joseon, vassal of the Qing dynasty, feels surrounded by conspirators and rebels, a dark evil emerges from the bowels of a merchant ship and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the royal court, ignoring that he will have to lead the few capable of defeating the ambitious humans and the bloody monsters who threaten to destroy the kingdom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
The Sword with No Name 2009★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Action
Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myseongseong. A few years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Mu Myeong still having feelings for Ja Yeong and in an attempt to get closer to her becomes her personal body guard.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
3
Kundo: Age of the Rampant 2014★ 6.6
Shares: Action, Drama
In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
4
Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning 2025★ 7.2
Shares: Fantasy, Horror, Action
When a demonic uprising threatens to end the world as they know it, a monk and an excommunicated priest join forces to protect a powerful young boy and the next generation of magic. As dark forces close in, the unlikely trio must confront their inner demons.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Uprising 2024★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Drama
In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.
Stream in India on Netflix
6
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience 2015★ 8.6
Shares: Drama, Fantasy, Action
The first episode of this IMAX screening takes place entirely at The Wall with the Night’s Watch (S4 EP9) hopelessly outnumbered as they attempt to defend Castle Black from the Wildings and features one the fiercest and most intense battle scenes ever filmed for television. The second episode (S4 EP10), features Dany coming to grips with the realities of ruling a kingdom, Bran learning the startling reality of his destiny and Tyrion facing the truth of his unfortunate situation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Such Thing 2002★ 6.0
Shares: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kingdom: Ashin of the North 2021★ 7.1
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.
Stream in India on Netflix
9
Holy Night: Demon Hunters 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Fantasy, Horror
When a devil-worshipping criminal network plunges Seoul into chaos, the police turn to Holy Night—a trio of supernatural demon hunters—to restore order and defeat the rising evil.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
10
Nightbreed 1990★ 6.4
Shares: Horror, Fantasy
A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
11
Constantine: City of Demons - The Movie 2018★ 7.7
Shares: Fantasy, Horror, Action
A decade after a tragic mistake, family man Chas Chandler and occult detective John Constantine set out to cure his daughter Trish from a mysterious supernatural coma.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dr. Strange 1978★ 6.0
Shares: Action, Fantasy
A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Swordsman 2020★ 7.5
Shares: Action, Drama
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Medusa 2020★ 6.2
Shares: Horror, Drama, Fantasy
After being bitten by a lethal snake, a young woman experiences changes in her senses and appearance, as she sheds her old self and slowly turns into a deadly weapon.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Knight's War 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Horror, Action, Fantasy
A fearless knight braves a deadly realm to save the Chosen One’s soul. Facing witches, demons, and brutal foes, he discovers her return could ignite chaos and doom humanity.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Werewolf by Night 2022★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Fantasy, Horror
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf 2021★ 7.4
Shares: Action, Fantasy
Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Castle Freak 1996★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Horror
John Reilly discovers that his family's newly inherited castle in Italy is haunted by a relentless, bloodthirsty creature.
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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Peninsula 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Horror, Action
A soldier and his team battle hordes of post-apocalyptic zombies in the wastelands of the Korean Peninsula.
Stream in India on Zee5, VI movies and tv
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A Better Tomorrow 2010★ 6.0
Shares: Drama, Action
An idealistic policeman must bring down his estranged older brother, now a powerful gangster in a South Korean port city.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now