I Saw the Devil
dir. Kim Jee-woon · 2010
The pursuit of vengeance can consume a person, leading them to become the very thing they despise.
In "I Saw the Devil," the line between hero and monster blurs in a visceral tale of revenge that grips the audience with its relentless suspense and psychological depth. This film is a harrowing exploration of trauma and moral ambiguity that leaves an indelible mark on the viewer.
Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.
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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 unable to catch him. One day, Joo-yeon, daughter of a retired police chief becomes his prey and is found dead in a horrific state.
Her fiancé Soo-hyun (Lee Byung-hun), a top secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take bloody vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself to get this monstrous and inhumane killer.
