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Like the previous reviewer said, westerns are not really my go-to genre, and neither is horror, but the mash-up of these two is done well here, and the film has more depth and character exploration than typical Westerns and horrors.

At the core, this film is ultimately about the main character, Joe, as we follow and witness his subtle yet powerfully impactful transformation throughout the film. Cannibals, monsters, friends, and foes are just along for the ride, and there are plenty of action and shoot-out sequences to keep you entertained.

The film has some stellar cinematography, a killer soundtrack, and wonderful performances.

Firstly- to the person commenting on the use of bats in the show and how "childish" it is- consider the fact that guns are not allowed in countries outside of America and your average citizen would not be able to get ahold of them, therefore it's not a common weapon in most Korean movies or films, as accurately reflected. Only police are authorized to have them, or you have to go through extreme illegal means to obtain them (which is how the one character managed to get ahold of them.) Therefore, when a character or characters are attacking another, they generally use bats, golf clubs, pipes, etc. This is why they don't have mass shootings there, FYI.

Now, to the actual review. Season 2 isn't as strong as Season 1, since the novelty of the idea is gone and the pacing is a bit uneven, but it is nevertheless a well-written show that explores ideas and themes that are actually important to society.

What happens when cultish behavior is at its extreme and a symbol or person is exalted to God-level? How dangerous is herd behavior? Is it anyone's (or any organization's) right to exploit another simply for their benefit? Is there even a thing such as an objective TRUTH or moral GOOD? How can we manipulate the narrative and create a story that we present to the masses to influence them and how can the masses ever know what the reality is? What do you believe in, when there's seemingly NOTHING to believe in? From the academia to the government, the outlaws to the law, nothing is safe from judgment. And yet there is no black or white, but an incredibly muddy grey area.

Very few shows out there these days dare to challenge the established narrative, let alone explore them to this depth without giving the audience an easy answer. If you're looking for JUST entertainment, I suggest you move on to another show. But if you want an entertaining show (peppered with some sick fight scenes to add) that really makes you ponder about humanity and some of our darkest and some of most redeemable traits, then definitely give this one a shot.

Modern films simply do not know what true substance is anymore. Everything in this age is a show, a pretty little veil that hides lackluster emptiness underneath. "Let's make everything bright and shiny, novel and confusing, so we can distract viewers from how bad the movie is!"

Even understanding that this is a stylized film intended on making some obvious commentary on the classes and poking fun at the so-called elite, it just falls completely flat. There is no refinement or subtlety, and the characters are incoherent, and not just because they were written to be "complex." And the moments for shock factor were completely unnecessary.

The 3 stars is for the effort, at least it wasn't a complete waste of time, and some of the acting was commendable.