Monster Hunter

Monster Hunter

Year: 2020

Runtime: 103 min

Language: English

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

ActionAdventureFantasy

Transported to a dangerous realm teeming with colossal monsters, Captain Artemis and her team find their advanced weaponry ineffective against the towering beasts. They reluctantly join forces with Hunter, a skilled and experienced warrior, to navigate this perilous new world. Facing the formidable Admiral and his elite squad, they must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to protect both their world and the one they’ve been pulled into, battling for survival and fighting to prevent extinction.

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1

Hunter's Mission Begins

A skilled Hunter, trained to track and eliminate monstrous creatures, sets off on a mission with fellow warriors. Their journey takes a turn during a fierce attack by the Diablos, resulting in chaos and separation.

Mysterious New World
2

Isolation in the Sands

During the attack on their sand-skimming ship, the Hunter becomes isolated from his team. He finds himself stranded in the treacherous sands, surrounded by the dangerous creatures of this bizarre realm.

Treacherous Sands
3

U.S. Army Ranger Team's Search

Meanwhile, on Earth, Captain Natalie Artemis leads a team of dedicated U.S. Army Rangers in a desperate search for their lost soldiers. They traverse a vast desert filled with ancient sites and cryptic markings.

Earth
4

The Mysterious Portal Appears

As the Ranger team investigates the desert, a violent storm engulfs them, triggering the ancient markers. This chaotic weather event generates a portal that pulls them into the New World, amidst a whirlwind of confusion.

Desert
5

Discovery of Fallen Comrades

Upon arrival in the New World, the Ranger team discovers the charred remains of their teammates, mysteriously killed. The bizarre transformation of the sand beneath them into glass hints at a powerful unknown force.

New World
6

Encounter with the Diablos

The survivors face another ordeal when they are hunted by the Diablos, the menacing creature lurking nearby. Quick-thinking Steeler attempts to ward it off with grenades, but the beast proves to be remarkably resilient.

New World
7

Attack of the Nerscyllas

Seeking refuge, the remaining team members hide in a cave, but they are soon overwhelmed by nightmarish spider-like Nerscyllas. Artemis is injected with venom and finds herself in a lair surrounded by her fallen comrades.

Cave
8

Artemis's Clever Escape

Using her resourcefulness, Artemis escapes the Nerscylla lair by igniting a fiery distraction. She realizes that her only chance of survival lies in confronting the monsters during daylight with her newfound determination.

Nerscylla Lair
9

Alliance with the Hunter

In a twist of fate, Artemis encounters the Hunter. After a tense battle between them, they reluctantly agree to team up, combining their strengths to survive against the monstrous threats that surround them.

New World
10

Strategizing for Survival

The Hunter teaches Artemis the ways of combat with bladed weapons. They devise a cunning strategy using Nerscylla venom to take down the Diablos, recognizing that working together is their best shot at survival.

New World
11

Victory Over the Diablos

Their collaboration leads to a successful encounter, delivering a fatal blow to the Diablos. However, this victory comes at a price, as the Hunter sustains severe injuries during the battle.

New World
12

Find an Oasis

After their victory, Artemis carries the injured Hunter until they reach an oasis filled with unique creatures called Apceros. It's a moment of respite but is soon disrupted by new threats lurking nearby.

Oasis
13

Fight Against the Rathalos

Their brief moment of sanctuary ends when a fearsome Rathalos swoops down, creating chaos among the Apceros. The Admiral arrives just in time to assist them in their fight against this formidable creature.

Oasis
14

Rathalos Breach the Portal

As they engage in a fierce battle at the base of the Sky Tower, chaos erupts when the Rathalos breaches a portal and threatens the retrieval team. They fight fiercely to contain the monster's rampage.

Sky Tower
15

Artemis's Bold Decision

In a moment of bravery, Artemis slows down the Rathalos long enough for the Hunter to deliver a lethal shot. Choosing to return to the New World, she stands with the Hunters, ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

New World

Last Updated: November 04, 2024 at 01:19

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