I Saw the Devil: A Comedy of Errors… with a Side of Revenge!
Picture this: a lovely couple, engaged to be married, living their best life. Enter a serial killer who clearly missed the memo on personal boundaries. When the fiancée, who is just trying to live her life, suddenly finds herself in a world of trouble, you can bet the groom-to-be isn’t going to take it lying down. And boy, does he take it to an extreme!
Our hero, Kim Soo-hyun, is a secret agent with a penchant for vengeance. After his fiancée becomes the latest victim of the world’s most incompetent serial killer, Jang Kyung-chul, Kim decides to take matters into his own hands. Instead of calling the cops or, I don’t know, maybe just moving to a different country, he opts for the more creative route of a psychological game of cat and mouse. Spoiler alert: it’s less of a game and more of a full-on horror show!
So, what does our protagonist do? He finds the killer, gives him a good old-fashioned beatdown, and then—here’s the kicker—lets him go! Yes, you heard that right. Instead of a swift execution, Kim decides to play a game of “Let’s See How Much Pain I Can Inflict Over Time.” It’s like a really twisted version of hide and seek, but with more blood and less fun.
As Kim begins his elaborate revenge plan, he adopts a sort of DIY torture philosophy. He follows Kyung-chul around like a loyal puppy, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. It’s like a buddy cop movie, but instead of banter and laughs, we have gruesome murder and existential dread. Kim’s method of revenge is so drawn out that you might find yourself wondering if he has a side hustle as a torturer or if he just really enjoys a long game.
And can we talk about the killer? Kyung-chul is a real piece of work. He’s got the charm of a used car salesman and the morals of a rabid raccoon. He spends most of the film being hunted down, and you can’t help but feel a smidge of sympathy for him. After all, he’s just trying to live his life, albeit in the most horrific way possible. It’s like watching a really bad sitcom where the villain just can’t catch a break.
As the story unfolds, we’re treated to a series of increasingly absurd confrontations. Kim’s revenge escalates to levels that would make even the most seasoned horror fans raise an eyebrow. He’s not just out for blood; he’s practically running a blood bank! And while he’s busy wreaking havoc, the audience is left wondering if he’s really the hero or just a guy who took “an eye for an eye” a bit too literally.
In the end, I Saw the Devil isn’t just a tale of revenge; it’s a dark comedy wrapped in a horror film. It’s a wild ride where the lines between good and evil are blurred faster than you can say “serial killer.” As the credits roll, you might find yourself laughing nervously, questioning your own moral compass, and wondering if you should really stop binge-watching true crime documentaries.
So, if you’re in the mood for a film that combines the absurdity of a comedy of errors with the gruesome reality of a revenge thriller, look no further. Just remember: if you find yourself in a similar situation, maybe opt for a therapist instead of a revenge plot!