I Saw the Devil (2011)

About I Saw the Devil

"I Saw the Devil" is a riveting South Korean horror-thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Park Hoon-jung. This film takes its viewers on a tense journey as it explores the story of a secret agent who embarks upon a revenge mission after his fiancée is brutally murdered by a psychopathic serial killer.

Making / Production

Directed by Kim Jee-woon, the film is produced by Kim Hyun-woo and executive produced by Jeong Hun-you. Park Hoon-jung penned the script. The film uses haunting visuals and intense performance to drive its chilling narrative. It was filmed in Busan, South Korea.

Actors

• Lee Byung-hun as Kim Soo-hyeon, played his part convincingly as a distraught special agent who's fueled by revenge. His portrayal of the grief-stricken man was both empathetic and intense.
• Choi Min-sik brilliantly performed as Jang Kyung-chul, the psychopathic serial killer. His character's ruthless and chilling persona was brought out brilliantly by his impactful performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite its violent content, the movie was a major success in South Korea, grossing over $12 million domestically.
• Choi Min-sik performed most of his own stunts in the movie.
• This film marked Lee Byung-hun's second collaboration with director Kim Jee-woon, following "The Good, the Bad, the Weird."

Awards

The film was applauded for its intense storytelling and impactful performances. Besides winning several awards, Choi Min-sik won the Best Actor award at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance in the movie.

Quotes

• "I will kill you when you are in the most pain. When you're in the most pain, shivering out of fear, then I will kill you. That's a real revenge. A real complete revenge."
• "This whole world is full of scumbags, beasts and bastards like you."

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Saw the Devil – Title"
• "Murderous Instinct"
• "Hiding"
• "Chase"