Holy Night: Demon Hunters
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| Hangul | 거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스 |
| Revised Romanization | Geolughan Bam: Demon Heonteoseu |
| Directed by | Lim Dae-hee |
| Written by | Lim Dae-hee |
| Produced by | Ma Dong-seok |
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| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$2 million[1] |
Holy Night: Demon Hunters (Korean: 거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스) is a 2025 South Korean action horror film directed by Lim Dae-hee and stars Ma Dong-seok, Seohyun, Lee David, Kyung Soo-jin and Jung Ji-so. The film revolves around 'Holy Night', a trio of demon hunters armed with supernatural powers, who are called to save Seoul when it descends into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network emerges.[2][3]
It was released in South Korea on April 30, 2025.[4]
Premise
[edit]In a city thrown into chaos by a cult that worships evil, occult action takes place as the dark enforcer team with special powers, Bau, Sharon, and Kim Gun, sets out to eradicate the forces of darkness.
Cast
[edit]- Ma Dong-seok as Bau
- Seohyun as Sharon
- Lee David as Kim Gun
- Kyung Soo-jin as Jung-won, a neuropsychiatrist
- Jung Ji-so as Eun-seo
Production
[edit]Seohyun was offered the lead role in the film in May 2021.[5]
Principal photography began on June 28, 2021 and filming ended on September 12, 2021.[6]
Release
[edit]Holy Night: Demon Hunters was released in South Korean theaters on April 30, 2025 by Lotte Entertainment.[7][8]
A prequel webtoon titled as Holy Night: The Zero to the film, illustrated by Jeong Han-gil, was serialised on Naver Webtoon in October 2024.[9]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]The film was released on April 30, 2025 on 933 screens.[10][11] It opened at first place on Korean box office with 121,321 admissions and a gross of US$680,433 surprising the opening of Hitman 2.[12]
As of May 2, 2025[update], the film has grossed US$1,979,658 from 318,764 admissions.[10][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2025". KOFIC. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Patrick Frater (January 26, 2024). "Korean Superstar Don Lee's 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' to Launch in Berlin Through Lotte Cultureworks (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Kim Ji-eun (June 29, 2021). "마동석 주연·제작 '거룩한 밤:데몬 헌터스' 크랭크인" [Starring and producing Ma Dong-seok, 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' Crank-in] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved February 3, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (January 6, 2025). "마동석 주먹으로 물리 구마 '거룩한 밤:데몬 헌터스' 4월30일 개봉" [Ma Dong-seok's exorcism with a fist 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' to be released on April 30th]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Lee Hae-jung (May 25, 2021). "서현 측 "'거룩한 밤' 제안받고 출연 논의 중"(공식)" [Seohyun's side: "'Holy Night' offered and currently discussing appearance" (Official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "[Photos] Wrap-up Images Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Holy Night: Demon Hunters"". HanCinema. September 14, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Lee Yuchae (January 23, 2025). "[인터뷰] 맨주먹 오컬트 액션, <거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스> 임대희 감독" [Bare-knuckle Occult Action, <Holy Night: Demon Hunters> Directed by Lee Lee-hee]. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Holy Night: Demon Hunters (2025)". KOFIC. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Yoo so-yeon (October 21, 2024). "마동석x서현 '거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스', 웹툰으로 먼저 본다" [Bare-knuckle Occult Action, <Holy Night: Demon Hunters> Directed by Lee Lee-hee]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Daily Box Office". KOBIS (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ "Holy Night: Demon Hunters, 2025 at KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Korean films". KOFIC. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ Lee Min-ji (May 1, 2025). "마동석 주먹, 또 통했다 '거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스' 박스오피스 1위" [Ma Dong-seok's fist works again 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' tops the box office]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 1, 2025.