7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
I Saw the Devil (2010)
I Saw the Devil (2010)
Overview
Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the destructive nature of revenge and the moral degradation it inflicts upon the avenger, focusing on universal themes of human evil and the cycle of violence rather than promoting any specific political ideology or offering a political solution.
The film features traditional casting for its South Korean origin, with no intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on a revenge thriller without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
I Saw the Devil features a minor transsexual character, a sex worker who briefly aids the protagonist. Their trans identity is present but incidental to the plot, serving a functional role without being explored in depth. The film neither explicitly affirms nor denigrates trans identity, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
The film "I Saw the Devil" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual revenge plot, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable within its scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
I Saw the Devil is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
This film is an original South Korean production with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race before this film's depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.7
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