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Detective Kien: The Headless Horror

2025Movie2 h 11 min

CrimeHorror
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

An intriguing, tense horror movie about history and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Story

THE DEAD CANNOT BE LIBERATED. THE LIVING CANNOT ESCAPE.

Detective Kien investigates a headless body found in a rural Vietnamese village during the Nguyen Dynasty. As supernatural elements emerge, he faces chilling twists in this 19th-century mystery.

Feels like

  • Vietnamese Historical Mystery
  • Supernatural Crime
  • Headless Corpse Investigation
  • Nguyen Dynasty Setting
  • Chilling Twists
  • Folk Horror Elements
  • Intriguing Detective
  • Atmospheric
  • Suspenseful Plot

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Victor Vũ
Written by
Victor Vũ, Duc Nguyen

Everyone

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Facts

April 25, 2025 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 25, 2025
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Crime, History
Original language
Vietnamese
Made in
Vietnam
Box office
$10 million
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Detective Kien: The Headless Horror?"

Questions about Detective Kien: The Headless Horror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Detective Kien: The Headless Horror?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Detective Kien: The Headless Horror worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6).

Will Detective Kien: The Headless Horror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Detective Kien: The Headless Horror in English?

Vietnamese

No, it was made in Vietnamese.