Mudborn (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2025, Mudborn is a horror and thriller film directed by Shieh Meng-ju, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Hsu-Chuan, who works at a game company, accidentally brings home a broken clay doll from a haunted house while developing a new horror VR game. Unexpectedly, his pregnant wife, Mu-Hua, a cultural relic restorer, develops an obsession with the doll and relentlessly tries to repair it. As strange things begin to happen in the house, Mu-Hua's condition deteriorates, and Hsu-Chuan, at his wits' end, seeks help from a spiritual medium, Ah-Sheng. Meanwhile, the horrifying secret hidden behind the clay doll begins to surface.
Who’s in it. Mudborn stars Tony Yang as Hsu-Chuan, Cecilia Choi as Mu-Hua, Derek Chang as Ah-Sheng and Tracy Chou as Hsin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mudborn has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mudborn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mudborn tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mudborn (2025)?
- In US, Mudborn is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mudborn worth watching?
- Mudborn holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mudborn?
- Mudborn stars Tony Yang, Cecilia Choi, Derek Chang, Tracy Chou and Puff Kuo.
- When was Mudborn released?
- Mudborn was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.