The film is handled with seemingly effortless proficiency and, improbable as it certainly is, it delivers the goods in the action department.

Hwang, his face almost always covered in beads of sweat, is a very persuasive and impassive action hero and Lee is creepy and uproariously over the top.

Deliver Us from Evil uses many vintage techniques of Korean cinema to capture and hold the interest of genre fans, creating a tense yet fun viewing experience.

Its relentless tempo and macabre humour keep you watching even when you might prefer to avert your eyes.