‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ is one of those movies that feels like it was meant to be a K-drama—and honestly, that might be why it ends up being fun but a little frustrating at the same time. Directed by Lim Dae-hee and starring Ma Dong-seok, Seohyun, Lee David, Kyung Soo-jin, and Jung Ji-so, the film throws you straight into a demon-filled Seoul where chaos is spilling into the streets and a creepy cult called the Black Mass is trying to summon the ancient demon Asmodeus.
The setup is great: unexplained possessions, ritualistic murders, a city on the brink—and the only ones capable of stopping it are “Holy Night,” a trio of supernatural demon hunters. Ba Woo (Ma Dong-seok) brings his usual charismatic brute strength; Sharon (Seohyun) is the calm, spiritually attuned exorcist; and Kim Gun (Lee David) is the tech-savvy brain of the group. They’re a fun team, each with their own emotional baggage, and it’s easy to imagine how well their dynamic would play out in a longer episodic format.
The story really kicks into gear when Jung-won (Kyung Soo-jin) reaches out for help after her younger sister Eun-seo (Jung Ji-so) becomes possessed. What starts as a desperate plea becomes a full-on war against the cult as the Holy Night team uncovers ritual sites, hidden cathedrals, and devastating secrets—all leading to a dramatic showdown that feels ripped straight from the finale of a supernatural sageuk-meets-action K-drama.
The action is solid, the demon designs are cool, and there are some genuinely interesting cinematography moments that bring out the mystical atmosphere. Ma Dong-seok once again proves he was born to punch demons, and Seohyun brings a grounded intensity that makes Sharon feel like a character with way more story left to explore.
That said, ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ is still a fun watch. If you enjoy supernatural action, cult storylines, and demon-hunting squads with cool powers, it’ll definitely scratch that itch. Just go in knowing it’s more “flashy supernatural fun” than “deep character-driven horror.”
Check out the trailer here.
