With chills and exhilaration, 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' has started a full-scale box office run, and vivid reviews from actual viewers are pouring in.
'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' hit theaters with a bang upon release, and enthusiastic reviews from audiences are flooding in. 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' (directed by Lim Dae-hee, provided/distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Big Punch Pictures Nova Film, abbreviated as 'Holy Night') is an occult action film where the 'Holy Night' team members—Baou (Ma Dong-seok), Sharon (Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun (Lee Da-wit)—who possess special abilities, take on the demon hordes in a city thrown into chaos by a group that worships evil. The first reviews stand out for their praise of Ma Dong-seok's full-power exorcism action. The spring box office formula that attracted numerous audiences to theaters every spring continues to succeed into 2025. With powerful exorcism punches that even demons can't avoid, audience members stated, “The action is so refreshing that ordinary occult films seem lacking. Ma Dong-seok's physical exorcism legend offers no dull moment” (CGV so****), “A movie that makes the demons feel more pitiful” (CGV jy****), “The punch that destroys evil spirits was incredible. It relieved my stress!” (Naver pe****), “As expected from Ma Dong-seok, the action impact is no joke” (CGV 게****), “Ma Dong-seok's refreshing action always thrills! Highly recommend it for this holiday!!” (Naver te****), showcasing the pleasure and excitement directed towards Ma Dong-seok's electrifying action.
The striking blend of chilling occult and action genres has created an unprecedented, fresh enjoyment, captivating fans of both occult and action genres. Ma Dong-seok's fiery action catharsis, which can even take down demons, along with a balanced development that retains the genre's unique fun, firmly seizes the audience's hearts. Reviews continue with comments like, “A movie that offers fun as it alternates between ice baths and lava baths” (CGV wn****), “An innovation in our country's occult genre” (CGV mo****), “An occult action movie with points to laugh at, making it accessible even for cowards” (CGV ZN****), “Highly recommended for those who like occult or action movies” (Naver eu****), positioning it as the top pick for this holiday among a diverse range of genre fans, suitable for all ages.
Praise for Jeong Ji-so's performance, which reaches a level that makes her seem possessed by a real demon, is pouring in, rapidly elevating her as the next ‘Occult Queen.’ In particular, the exorcism scenes of exorcist 'Sharon' (Seo Hyun) and 'Eun-seo' (Jeong Ji-so) showcase a display of acting prowess, leaving many audience members in awe. Comments include, “I thought she swallowed the entire demon” (CGV 동***), “Jeong Ji-so dances with a sword” (CGV 대****), “Jeong Ji-so's acting is a magic show!” (CGV aa****), “Watching the exorcism scenes with Seo Hyun and Jeong Ji-so gave me chills.. the immersion is unreal” (CGV ly****), “Jeong Ji-so's crazy acting, is she really possessed by a demon?” (CGV th****), as praise accumulates for the rediscovery of Jeong Ji-so as a new icon of the occult genre.
'Holy Night: Demon Hunters,' a one-of-a-kind occult action film filled with a fizzy sensation, continues to generate buzz and has become a must-see movie in theaters nationwide.
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