The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (Manyeo) [Sub: Eng]
A high school student with amnesia tries to uncover what has happened to her. All leading her into deeper troubles ultimately revealing a darkness she could not have imagined.
13 February 1970
18 March 1961, South Korea
26 March 1990, South Korea
11 October 1960, South Korea
July 3, 1994 in South Korea
July 31, 2018
[A} hell of a lot of fun and will both satisfy Korean action fans looking for something different, and leave them desperate for more.
December 15, 2018
The deadly charisma of the key performers, notably newcomer Kim Da-mi as the teenage Ja-yoon, should ensure plenty of interest in further chapters in this story.
August 02, 2018
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion applies bone-crunching, blood-spurting action to the cinematic trend of super-gifted teens discovering their powers/true origins.
August 24, 2018
Despite trying to cram too much plot, the film's atmospheric score, action sequences and visuals keep you invested in the story and what comes next.
March 02, 2019
...requires lead actress Kim to put in a versatile performance (playing someone who is, precisely, putting in a versatile performance). In the end, after a very slow build-up, the film delivers an explosion of crazy, bloody violence...
January 09, 2019
Is it a good film? Not even close. Did the director misuse good actors? Definitely.
August 06, 2018
Think La Femme Nikita by way of Psychokinesis, and enjoy the ride.
June 27, 2018
An often mesmerizing, occasionally kooky but thoroughly entertaining thriller.

