I Saw the Devil (2010) Review: A Korean Classic

Is I Saw the Devil worth watching?

Yes — I Saw the Devil remains one of the most celebrated films from South Korea, with a 81/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 81/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 86% Audience Snapshot, 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 CelluloidScore.com.