Critics often note the contrast between the film's stunning cinematography and costume design against its graphic violence and sexual content.
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story focuses on , a ruler notorious for his cruelty and obsession with carnal pleasures. The "treacherous" figures of the title are the father-son duo, Im Sa-hong and Im Sung-jae , who exploit the King's madness to gain political power. They organize a "beauty pageant" of sorts, rounding up 10,000 women from across the country to serve as the King’s concubines, training them in "the art of seduction" to keep the monarch distracted while they pull the strings behind the scenes. Themes & Analysis The.Treacherous.2015.720p.BRRip.x264.ESub-Katmo...
Be aware that this film is for significant graphic violence and nudity. It is much more of a dark, psychological thriller than a standard historical romance. Critics often note the contrast between the film's
The film serves as a dark satire on how sycophants and "yes-men" can destroy a nation by feeding a leader's worst impulses. They organize a "beauty pageant" of sorts, rounding