Bedevilled
Seen it?2010 | 117 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Cape Fear or Nocturnal Animals, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A disillusioned Seoul woman visits a remote island to reconnect with a childhood friend, only to find her trapped in an oppressive cycle of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. As tensions escalate, the situation spirals into a harrowing tale of survival and retribution.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 113K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jang Cheol-soo
- Seo Young-heeBok-nam
- Ji Sung-wonHae-won
- Park Jeong-hakMan-jong
- Baek Su-ryeonGrandma Dong-ho
- Kim Gyung-aeGrandma Pa-ju
- Son Young-soonGrandma Soon-yi
- Yoo Soon-chulGrandpa with Dementia
- Bae Sung-wooCheol-jong
- Oh YongDeuk-soo
- A-inYeon-hee