Director Lim Dae-hee, who possesses a deep knowledge of the occult genre, teams up with Ma Dong-seok to make his debut this spring on the screen with "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" (screenplay and direction by Lim Dae-hee, provided and distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Big Punch Pictures and Nova Film).
Occult genre enthusiast Director Lim Dae-hee meets action icon Ma Dong-seok. "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" features a city thrown into chaos by a group that worships evil, with 'Holy Night' team members Bau (Ma Dong-seok), Sharon (Seo Hyun), and Kim-gun (Idawit), who have special abilities, eliminating evil forces in this occult action film.
"Holy Night: Demon Hunters" stems from the collaboration between Director Lim Dae-hee, who has expressed, "I have always had a keen interest in occult mystique," and Ma Dong-seok, who has dominated the screen with action.
Director Lim Dae-hee, who has a keen interest and has conducted research on Eastern shamanism since college, has released several outstanding short films to the world. With a deep understanding and affection for the occult genre, he joins forces with Ma Dong-seok to forge a refreshing and exhilarating occult action genre. "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" is a unique work that blends elements of the occult and action, as well as reality and fantasy, Tongyang and the West.
Given that the film focuses on demons and worshipers of evil, solidifying the foundation of the movie's worldview was of utmost importance to Director Lim Dae-hee, who is responsible for the screenplay and direction. He not only gathered vast amounts of research materials but also meticulously designed the backstories of each character that do not appear in the film, laying the groundwork for the piece. Director Lim Dae-hee demonstrated his attention to detail by stating, 'Every costume, prop, and line must be crafted with care.'
In the planning process, it was crucial not to overlook how to harmonize the genres of the occult and action, as well as to preserve the uniqueness of each genre. Director Lim Dae-hee and Ma Dong-seok shared their knowledge and imagination in the areas they excel in, branching out the narrative.
Ma Dong-seok praised Director Lim Dae-hee, saying, 'He is very meticulous and detail-oriented. Especially as a director specialized in the occult genre, we discussed a lot about the backstories and the unseen world in the film.' Additionally, with an extraordinary sense of integrating each actor's individuality into their characters, Director Lim Dae-hee did not miss maximizing the harmony and appeal of each character. Introducing "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" as 'a piece that harmonizes genre suspense, the inherent fun of cinema, and Ma Dong-seok’s exhilarating action,' Director Lim Dae-hee is capturing the attention of the film industry and beyond with his fresh challenge set to hit the screens this spring.
The film "Holy Night: Demon Hunters," showcasing the synergy between occult enthusiast rookie director Lim Dae-hee and action icon Ma Dong-seok, will be released in theaters on April 30.
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