The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Seen it?2018 | 126 min | Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Green Mile, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
12 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 190K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Park Hoon-jung
- Kim Da-miJa-yoon
- Cho Min-sooDr. Baek
- Park Hee-soonChoi
- Choi Woo-shikNobleman
- Go Min-siMyung-hee
- Choi Jung-wooMr. Koo
- Oh Mi-heeMrs. Koo
- Kim Byeong-okChief Do
- Jeong Da-eunLong Hair
- Lee Ju-wonPresident Seong