A visceral psychological thriller where the boundary between hunter and prey dissolves into a crimson abyss of nihilistic rage. Revenge is a jagged blade that carves the humanity out of its wielder.
I Saw the Devil
악마를 보았다
"Abandon all compassion."
Director:
Kim Jee-woon
Cast:
Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Kuk-hwan, Cheon Ho-jin, Oh San-ha
Thriller
Horror
Budget:
$6,000,000
Box Office:
$12,966,357
I Saw the Devil - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The Police Car Cameo
In the opening scene, a police patrol vehicle passes by the stranded car just moments before the killer approaches. This emphasizes the theme of failed protection and the cruel timing of fate.
The 'Vengeance Trilogy' Influence
The casting of Choi Min-sik (the lead from Oldboy) is a meta-commentary on the Korean revenge genre. While Oldboy featured a hero seeking revenge, here Choi plays the villain being hunted, subverting his most famous role.