The 8th Night
Directed by Kim Tae-hyoung · 2021 ·
Is The 8th Night worth watching?
Yes. The 8th Night (2021) earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 제8일의 밤 La 8ª Noche La 8e Nuit A Oitava Noite 第八天之夜 第 8 夜 Sekizinci Gece คืนที่ 8
Theatrical / streaming release Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch The 8th Night by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
- Celluloid Score 63% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Mystery
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The 8th Night worth watching?
Yes — The 8th Night earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Mystery, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
A Netflix occult thriller steeped in Buddhist lore — Kim Yoo-jung’s Ae-ran sharpens the film’s modern dread.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The 8th Night 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.
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The 8th Night: frequently asked questions
Is The 8th Night worth watching?
Yes. The 8th Night (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 63%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The 8th Night?
In the United States, The 8th Night streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The 8th Night?
The 8th Night runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
What is The 8th Night rated?
The 8th Night is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The 8th Night?
The 8th Night is directed by Kim Tae-hyoung and stars Kim Yoo-jung, Lee Sung-min, Nam Da-reum, Park Hae-joon, Kim Dong-young.
What is the Metascore for The 8th Night?
Metacritic's Metascore for The 8th Night is 60 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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