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The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

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7.9/10 • 639

2018-06-272h 5m

ActionMysteryScience Fiction

Everything changed after they appeared.

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.

Directors
Park Hoon-jung
Writters
Park Hoon-jung
Editors
Park Hoon-jung, Kim Chang-ju

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Kim Da-mi

    Kim Da-mi

    Koo Ja-yoon

  2. Cho Min-soo

    Cho Min-soo

    Dr. Baek

  3. Park Hee-soon

    Park Hee-soon

    Mr. Choi

  4. Choi Woo-shik

    Choi Woo-shik

    Nobleman

  5. Go Min-si

    Go Min-si

    Do Myeong-hee

  6. Choi Jung-woo

    Choi Jung-woo

    Koo Seong-hwan

  7. Oh Mi-hee

    Oh Mi-hee

    Koo's wife

  8. Jeong Da-eun

    Jeong Da-eun

    Long Hair

  9. Kim Byeong-ok

    Kim Byeong-ok

    Corporal Do

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May 29, 2025

10/10

Sharp, Simple, and Solid

«마녀» («The Witch 1: The Subversion») is a 2018 Korean film that sticks to what Korean storytelling does best—build around the human first, and then let the plot follow. It’s a familiar formula, but when done right, it works. And in this case, it definitely worked. The opening was dark and brutal. A failed secret government experiment. Standard sci-fi setup. But instead of staying in that lane, the film quickly shifts gears and zeroes in on the life of the main character. This shift is exactly where the difference lies. A lot of Western productions would’ve stayed focused on the government or the science. Here, it becomes personal—and that’s where it hits harder. The action isn’t loud or showy. It’s paced just right. It fits within the story and doesn’t try to outshine it. When the fights start, they feel grounded. Even with the superpowers in play, they didn’t go over the top. No unnecessary flips, no overacting. Just enough to make sense for the story and the characters. One thing I really appreciated: the fights didn’t turn into full-on conversations. That’s a habit a lot of Asian productions fall into—talking too much in the middle of battle. This one kept it tight. Minimal dialogue during combat, but everything said still mattered. It respected the viewer’s time. Set design, props, locations—solid all around. Nothing felt out of place or rushed. You can tell they paid attention to detail and didn’t cut corners. And the story? It’s not just about powers or conspiracies. It’s about control. About what happens when someone is stripped of their choices and made into something for someone else’s benefit. And how that person decides to take that power back. It’s clean, clear, and had no unnecessary extras. Just a good, well-made film that stayed true to its direction. Easy 10 for me.

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  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
  • The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster

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Status
Released
Original Language
Korean
Budget
$5,500,000.00
Revenue
$24,340,302.00
Keywords
witchamnesiasupernaturalpsychological thrillerauditionhidden identitysupernatural powerdarkextreme violence