I Saw the Devil (2010) Review: A Korean Classic
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is I Saw the Devil worth watching?
Yes — I Saw the Devil remains one of the most celebrated films from South Korea, with a 81% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 81% Critic Score, 86% Audience Score, 67 Metascore, 4.1 on Letterboxd, and 7.7 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of South Korea” list.
What is I Saw the Devil about?
A secret agent hunts a serial killer who murdered his fiancée, descending into a cycle of revenge that threatens to consume his humanity. Directed by Kim Jee-woon, the film stars Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan, and remains a reference point for Thriller and Horror filmmaking from South Korea.
Should you watch I Saw the Devil?
Yes, without hesitation — I Saw the Devil rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 144 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Not for the faint of heart — Kim Jee-woon’s extreme thriller pushes vengeance cinema to its breaking point.
Where can I watch I Saw the Devil?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. I Saw the Devil (2010) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1588170) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from South Korea on NewMoviesReviews.com.