The Treacherous

The Treacherous

A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.

Directed by Min Kyu-dong

Produced by Lotte Entertainment, Soo Film

2015133 min6.1 / 10

A dark historical drama of power, corruption, and vengeance set in 15th-century Korea, where a tyrant king, his manipulative advisor, and a vengeful woman navigate a treacherous court.

The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Treacherous scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Treacherous sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Treacherous violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does The Treacherous end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Treacherous easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Treacherous

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Treacherous

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Treacherous, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Treacherous, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Treacherous, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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