Movie

Hope

2026 • R

In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated

Language

Unrated

Mature Themes

moderate — The film deals with themes of death and grief as villagers and characters cope with multiple fatalities from monster and alien attacks. There is trauma associated with the dangerous encounters and losses in the rural community and hunting parties, along with moral complexity concerning the cause and nature of the attacks and the characters' responses.

Scary/Intense Content

heavy — The film depicts sustained intense peril and frightening situations including a large, intelligent humanoid monster attacking and killing townspeople, alien creatures hunting human characters, and multiple life-threatening chases and combat scenes. The monster is shown as imposing and destructive, creating a disturbing and suspenseful atmosphere throughout much of the film.

Sexual Content & Nudity

Unrated

Substance Use

Unrated

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains extensive physical violence including a massacre of several townspeople by a large monster, multiple deaths, an alien attack that kills several hunters, injuries from shootings and crashes, and a fight involving dismemberment of the monster's leg. Violence is realistic and sustained, involving multiple characters with visible injuries and fatalities.