"The Eighth Night" is a film that provides two favorable elements; the supernatural and crime. As the malicious diety hops from one body to the next, the stakes are raised higher. One similarity will be determined by Detective Ho-Tae's team, the victims have links to a suicide prevention group. On the other hand, what relationship does the group have with an ancient devil? Well, watch the film to uncover the truth.
Overall, Kim Tae-hyung has successfully crafted an original and cohesive lore. The film is nether overdone with CGI effects, nor unnecessary plot sequences. The only sense of absurdity is what happens to the detective. The twist towards the end will delight the audience. After all, the resolution leaves no further questions.