Kuang Hu Wei Cheng (2022), also known as Mutant Tiger, is a Chinese fantasy action film that blends elements of martial arts and supernatural horror. The film is set during the Warring States period and follows Zhang Lucheng, an imperial guard who is tasked with assassinating a young girl, Yang Huan, the daughter of a minister executed for opposing a corrupt eunuch official. However, Lucheng chooses to protect her instead. Their journey leads them to the city of Liang, where they encounter a horde of mutant tigers that have overrun the area. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving the tigers' transformation and the corrupt officials behind it.
The film features a mix of traditional martial arts choreography and CGI-enhanced action sequences, with the mutant tigers serving as formidable adversaries. It explores themes of loyalty, corruption, and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of ancient Chinese mythology.
