The Demon Hunter (2022)

Other name: 降魔天师, 降魔天師, Jiang Mo Tian Shi, Drop the Magic Tianshi, The Exorcist, Охотник на демонов, Высочайший наставник укрощения демонов

Description:

"The Demon Hunter" plunges into the heart of the Yuan Dynasty, where an astute imperial supervisor, renowned for his celestial predictions and solving perplexing cases, commands the Emperor's absolute trust. Sent to investigate a dire locust plague and cholera epidemic devastating the populace, this brilliant observer, alongside a seasoned general, journeys to the affected regions.

During their inquiry into the widespread locust damage, they uncover a mysterious cave. Inside, they are ferociously assaulted by an unnatural swarm, far removed from ordinary insects. This terrifying encounter reveals a sinister, otherworldly power fueling the plague, hinting at a demonic origin for the catastrophe. The supervisor, resilient and determined, quickly returns to the imperial city to report this grave and bizarre discovery to His Majesty, initiating a perilous quest to confront the dark forces threatening the realm.

Director: Hao Zhao He [郝昭赫]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Fantasy; Historical; Suspense; Thriller