Bedevilled (2010) movie poster

Bedevilled

김복남 살인사건의 전말

2010 ·1h 57m · ★ 7.2 (475)

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.

Why it matters

A brutal, unflinching dive into the dark heart of isolation and systemic abuse, wrapped in a potent mix of folk horror and psychological thriller.

  • South Korean horror that cuts deep into societal taboos and gendered violence without shying away from raw brutality.
  • Impeccable atmosphere: the remote island setting becomes a character, amplifying the claustrophobia and helplessness.
  • For fans of visceral survival horror with a feminist edge — think a grimmer, more grounded cousin to The Babadook or I Saw the Devil.
  • Not for the faint of heart: unrelenting tension and graphic scenes confront uncomfortable realities head-on, making it a tough but essential watch.

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
85
Survival
50
IsolationRevenge

Setting

Island

Content Warnings

Sexual ViolenceTaboo ContentDehumanizationTorture

TMDB Keywords

abusechildhood friendsdomestic abusedomestic violencefriendshipgirls' love (gl)heartbreakisland lifekilling spreemental illnessprostituteraperape and revengerural areasenior citizensocial issuessocial problemsunhealthy relationship

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