The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

Everything changed after they appeared.

Directed by Park Hoon-jung

Produced by Peppermint & Company, Warner Bros. Korea

2018126 min7.9 / 10

A dark, high-tension thriller about a traumatized girl uncovering dangerous secrets within herself, blending psychological mystery with supernatural action and extreme violence.

Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.

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  • Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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86/ 100

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity68

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Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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