Movie Reviews: The Divine Fury

The Divine Fury (Korean: 사자; RR: Saja; lit. Emissary) is a 2019 South Korean action horror film written and directed by Joo-hwan Kim. It stars Park Seo-joon, Ahn Sung-ki and Woo Do-hwan. The film was released on 31 July 2019.

The film tells the story of Yong-hoo (Park), a martial arts champion who gains divine powers to fight with a powerful evil force. After a tragic childhood, which involved the deaths of his parents, Yong-hoo has harbored deep resentment towards the Almighty.[3] He uses this anger to become a successful MMA fighter.[4] After a bout in the United States, he develops a stigmata, which forces him to seek the help of a Father Ahn (Ahn).[5] The priest, who is an exorcist, sees potential in Yong-hoo after his wound defeated a demon.[3] The two partner to battle demonic activity in Korea.