The story begins with a global pandemic caused by the , which causes its victims to turn into stone. With a 100% fatality rate and no known cure, a shadowy organization called Venus Gate selects 160 individuals to be cryogenically frozen in a Scottish castle until a cure is found.
The protagonist, a teenage girl named , is chosen for the program, forced to leave behind her twin sister, Shizuku, who is also infected. When Kasumi and six other survivors abruptly awaken, they find the facility in decay, the staff missing, and the castle infested with carnivorous creatures. Key Characters King of Thorn 2009
Released in 2009, ( Ibara no Ou ) is a science fiction survival thriller directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama and produced by Kadokawa Pictures. Based on the manga by Yuji Iwahara, the film blends elements of biological horror and mystery, often compared to a mix of Aliens and the series Lost . It follows a group of individuals who wake from cryogenic sleep to find their sanctuary transformed into a nightmare overrun by prehistoric-looking monsters and impenetrable thorny vines. Plot Overview The story begins with a global pandemic caused
The survivors represent a diverse group, each harborous their own secrets or specialized skills: Stephen reviews: King of Thorn (2009) When Kasumi and six other survivors abruptly awaken,