The Soul Guardians (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1998, The Soul Guardians is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Park Kwang-chun, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When the police raid the compound of a religious cult, they discover that almost all of the members have committed suicide. The only survivor, laying on an altar in the middle of the room, is a very pregnant woman who goes into labor as the raid begins. The woman dies in the hospital, but her child survives. 20 years later, strange things are starting to happen around the child, now a grown woman. A group of religious warriors from a mix of faiths join together to try and protect her from whatever supernatural horrors are seeking her out.
Who’s in it. The Soul Guardians stars Ahn Sung-ki as Park Shin-bu, Shin Hyun-jun as Hyun-am, Oh Hyun-chul as Jun-ho and Kim Roi-ha as Kim Seok-tae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Soul Guardians has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Soul Guardians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soul Guardians tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Soul Guardians (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Soul Guardians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Soul Guardians worth watching?
- The Soul Guardians holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Soul Guardians?
- The Soul Guardians stars Ahn Sung-ki, Shin Hyun-jun, Oh Hyun-chul, Kim Roi-ha and Lee Beom-soo.
- When was The Soul Guardians released?
- The Soul Guardians was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.