Detective Kien: The Headless Horror (2025) | Movie

Detective Kien: The Headless Horror movie

🎬 Title: Detective Kien: The Headless Horror / Thám Tử Kiên: Kỳ Án Không Đầu

THE DEAD CANNOT BE LIBERATED. THE LIVING CANNOT ESCAPE.

Story: In this gripping tale set during the Nguyen Dynasty, Detective Kien probes a gruesome discovery: a headless corpse located in a quiet Vietnamese village. As he unravels the layers of this unsettling mystery, supernatural occurrences lead him down a chilling path filled with unexpected twists.

⭐ Rating: 7.875 (based on 8 votes)

📅 Release date: April 25, 2025

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 11 minutes

🎭 Genres: Horror, Crime, Historical

🎬 Director: Victor Vũ

✍️ Writers: Victor Vũ, Duc Nguyen

🌍 Country: Vietnam

🏢 Production Companies: November Films

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $9,533,288

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👥 Cast: Quốc Huy (Detective Kien), Ngọc Diệp (Hai Mẫn), Minh Anh (Nga), Quốc Anh (Thạc), Tín Nguyễn, Phạm Quỳnh Anh (Tuyết), Quốc Cường, Mỹ Uyên (Bà Vượng, the wife of Quan Liêm), Xuân Trang (Quan Liêm), Sỹ Toàn (Đông)

Editor’s Note: Detective Kien: The Headless Horror (2025) is a captivating blend of horror, crime, and history—with an emotional core. Director Victor Vũ expertly crafts a narrative that emphasizes character development over flashy gimmicks. The performances by Quốc Huy, Ngọc Diệp, and Minh Anh bring a grounded sincerity to the film. Clocking in at 2 hours and 11 minutes, it maintains a steady rhythm without overstaying its welcome. While it may have a few rough edges, the overall impact makes it a noteworthy watch. Its tagline—“THE DEAD CANNOT BE LIBERATED. THE LIVING CANNOT ESCAPE.”—perfectly encapsulates its themes. If this premise intrigues you, definitely add it to your watchlist.

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