The 8th Night (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, The 8th Night is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Kim Tae-hyoung, running about 115 minutes. “Dark night of the soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The 8th Night stars Lee Sung-min as Jin-su, Nam Da-reum as Cheong-seok, Park Hae-jun as Ho-tae and Kim You-jung as Ae-ran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The 8th Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 8th Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 8th Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 8th Night (2021)?
- In US, The 8th Night is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 8th Night worth watching?
- The 8th Night holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 8th Night?
- The 8th Night stars Lee Sung-min, Nam Da-reum, Park Hae-jun, Kim You-jung and Kim Dong-young.
- When was The 8th Night released?
- The 8th Night was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.