I Saw the Devil (2010)

7.8Not Rated141 minDirector: Kim Ji-woon

2010 South Korean action thriller film

I Saw the Devil (Korean: 악마를 보았다) is a 2010 South Korean action thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Park Hoon-jung. Starring Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik, the film follows NIS agent Kim Soo-hyun (Lee), who embarks on a quest for vengeance when his fiancée is brutally murdered by serial killer Jang Kyung-chul (Choi).

I Saw the Devil marks Choi Min-sik's first major role since the changes to the Korean screen quota system. The film premiered in the United States at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and had a limited U.S. theatrical release, where it received generally favourable reviews from critics who praised its cinematography, cast performances and action sequences but criticized the graphic violence.

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FAQ

What is I Saw the Devil about?
I Saw the Devil (2010) — SPOILER: Jang Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik) is a dangerous psychopath serial killer. He has committed infernal serial murders in diabolic ways that one cannot even imagine and his victims range from young women to even children. The police have chased him for a long time, but were un
Is I Saw the Devil based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is I Saw the Devil scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.