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The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

2018·Movie
2h 6min

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The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Mystery, the mind, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
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Where can I stream The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion legally?

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo, and Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion worth watching?

84
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?

2 h 6 min

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?

Critics89
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion higher (89) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$24 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion in?

KoreanJapaneseEnglish

It was made in Korean, with some Japanese, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.