“Holy Night: Demon Hunters” – The Korean Action-Horror That Punches Demons in the Face

What happens when the guy who crushed zombies in “Train to Busan” takes on literal demons with his bare fists? You get Holy Night: Demon Hunters, South Korea’s latest genre-blending beast of a movie that dropped like a thunderclap this spring—and it’s already making waves across Asia.

Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee), the human wrecking ball known for his brutal, no-nonsense action style, returns in full force—this time, as a demon hunter backed by holy scripture and raw muscle. Picture John Wick meets The Exorcist, with a touch of Midnight Mass and a heavy dose of Korean mythology. Yeah, it’s that wild.

🔥 The Premise: Faith. Fists. Fire.

In a world where demonic cults are hiding behind stained glass and corrupted crosses, an elite exorcist unit called Holy Night rises to hunt them down. Led by Bau (Ma Dong-seok), a man who punches evil straight into the afterlife, the team includes:

Sharon (Seohyun of Girls’ Generation): A fierce, psychic nun with a secret past.
Kim Gun (Lee David): A rookie with a mysterious connection to the supernatural.

Together, they’re tasked with uncovering a conspiracy buried deep in the church—and stopping a hellish uprising before it consumes the world.

🎬 Not Your Average Exorcism Flick

Forget slow-building possession scenes and whispering priests. Holy Night: Demon Hunters is fast, furious, and feral. Expect brutal hand-to-hand combat, exorcism showdowns, enchanted weapons, and some shockingly dark twists. One minute you’re watching Bau body-slam a demon through a pew, the next, you’re neck-deep in arcane rituals and gothic cathedrals bathed in red light.

And yes, there’s blood. Lots of it.

🌍 Why Everyone’s Talking About It

Box Office Beast: It debuted at #1 in Korea on April 30, 2025, with over 120,000 viewers on opening day alone.
Star Power: Ma Dong-seok doesn’t just star—he helped write and produce the film, shaping it into his own supernatural action playground.
Webtoon World-Building: Before the film even dropped, a prequel webcomic Holy Night: The Zero launched on Naver Webtoon, expanding the mythos and pulling in K-culture fans worldwide.
US Release Buzz: The trailer exploded online, with comments like “finally, an exorcism movie where someone actually FIGHTS BACK.”

🚨 Is This the Start of a Franchise?

Insiders suggest this might just be chapter one. With global interest growing and the film setting a new tone for Korean supernatural action, don’t be surprised if Holy Night becomes the next genre crossover hit. And with Ma Dong-seok at the helm, it’s safe to assume more fists—and more demons—are coming.

🎥 Are You Ready to Face the Darkness?

If you think you’ve seen every exorcism movie out there, Holy Night: Demon Hunters will make you rethink everything you thought you knew. This isn’t just a film — it’s a battle for survival between light and darkness, where every punch and every prayer is a declaration of war against an evil that never rests.

Get ready not just to watch, but to feel and confront this nightmare head-on.

Holy Night: Demon Hunters is burning up screens across Asia and is set to unleash worldwide soon. Do you have what it takes to stand and fight?

And here is the official trailer for the 2025 Korean action-horror film Holy Night: Demon Hunters, starring Ma Dong-seok, Seohyun, and Lee David.