The 8th Night

Dark night of the soul.

2021·1h 55m·★ 6.2

Korean original

With prayer beads in one hand and an ax in the other, a monk hunts down a millennia-old spirit that's possessing humans and unleashing hell on Earth.

LUXEN Decision Guide

Does this fit your night?

A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.

Best fit

Who it is for

Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.

Commitment

Standard sit-down · 1h 55m

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