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I Saw The Devil

What is i saw the devil?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Title I Saw the Devil[1]
Original title 악마를 보았다[1]
Year 2010[1]
Country South Korea[1]
Director Kim Jee-woon[1]
Writer Park Hoon-jung[1]

I Saw the Devil is a 2010 South Korean action-thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Park Hoon-jung, about a secret agent who hunts a serial killer after the killer murders his fiancée, turning the story into a revenge pursuit. [1]

Context

I Saw the Devil is a 2010 South Korean action-thriller directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Park Hoon-jung [1]. It follows a secret agent who hunts a serial killer after the killer murders his fiancée, turning the story into a revenge pursuit [1]. The killer is named Jang Kyung-chul, and the agent is Kim Soo-hyun [1]. The film is known for its cat-and-mouse dynamic, where the agent captures and releases the killer repeatedly [2]. It is described as a thriller, action thriller, or revenge story across sources [1].

Documented claims

  • The film centers on vengeance after the murder of the agent's fiancée. [1]
  • The killer is identified as Jang Kyung-chul, and the agent as Kim Soo-hyun. [1]
  • The film involves a repeated capture-and-release revenge dynamic. [2]

Questions and answers

Why was I Saw the Devil banned?

The sources do not mention a ban. The film is rated for mature audiences due to violent content, but no ban is noted in the provided material.

Where can I watch I Saw the Devil in Canada?

The sources do not specify Canadian streaming availability. It is listed on Apple TV and Netflix, but regional availability is not confirmed in the provided material [3].

How scary is I Saw the Devil?

The film is described as an action-thriller and revenge story with intense violence, but the sources do not provide a scare-level rating [1].

Is I Saw the Devil on Netflix?

The film is listed on Netflix in the provided sources, but availability may vary by region [4].

Sources

  1. I Saw the Devil (2010) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Review and Summary: I Saw the Devil (2010) — ashleyhajimirsadeghi.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. I Saw the Devil - Apple TV — tv.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Watch I Saw the Devil — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture