Jang Kyung-chul, a sadistic psychopath, brutally murders Jang Joo-yeon, the pregnant fiancée of top NIS (National Intelligence Service) secret agent Kim Soo-hyun.
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The film faced immense hurdles with the Media Rating Board of Korea, forcing Kim Jee-woon to cut several minutes of extreme gore (including scenes involving cannibalism and feeding body parts to dogs) just to secure a "Restricted" rating for theatrical release.
On Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds an , described as a "pulverizing thriller" that offers "bloody satisfaction" to those who enjoy intense revenge stories. Metacritic rates it a 67/100 , indicating "generally favorable reviews". index of i saw the devil
Upon release, it was lauded for its craft but polarized critics due to its extreme brutality.
The narrative follows Kim Soo-hyun (Lee Byung-hun), a secret service agent whose fiancée is brutally murdered by a psychopathic serial killer, Jang Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik). Rather than arresting or killing Kyung-chul immediately, Soo-hyun embarks on a systematic campaign of terror: he captures the killer, tortures him, and releases him, intending to prolong the suffering until Kyung-chul begs for death.
| Service Type | Where to Watch | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Peacock, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Viaplay | | Rental/Purchase | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store | Metacritic rates it a 67/100 , indicating "generally
Kyung-chul turns himself into the police to escape Soo-hyun, but Soo-hyun kidnaps him from custody. He ties Kyung-chul to a guillotine contraption linked to the door handle of his family home. When Kyung-chul’s parents and son open the door, they inadvertently execute him.
It proves that even in a crowded genre, a unique, character-driven vision can stand out.
Released in 2010, I Saw the Devil is a South Korean action-horror-thriller directed by Kim Jee-woon, written by Park Hoon-jung, and starring Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik. The film begins when a brutal psychopathic serial killer, Jang Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik), murders the pregnant fiancée of elite NIS agent Kim Soo-hyun (Lee Byung-hun). Driven by grief and rage, Soo-hyun embarks on a relentless quest for revenge. 2010 (South Korea) Genre: Action
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Won several Best Film and Best Actor awards at the Asian Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards. Where to Watch? Depending on your region, I Saw the Devil is frequently available on platforms like Magnolia Selects , or for rent on Amazon Prime
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Kim Jee-woon (known for A Tale of Two Sisters and A Bittersweet Life ) Starring: Lee Byung-hun as Kim Soo-hyeon Choi Min-sik as Jang Kyung-chul Release Date: August 12, 2010 (South Korea) Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Horror Runtime: 144 minutes Synopsis