The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 2018 • 2h 6m
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is a South Korean thriller centered on Ja-yoon, a teenager who survived a mysterious, lethal government experiment as a child. While the film initially presents as a quiet drama about a girl with amnesia, it transitions into a high-intensity action movie featuring brutal combat. Parents should be aware of frequent, graphic violence involving guns, knives, and superhuman feats, alongside moderate… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion appropriate for kids?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is a South Korean thriller centered on Ja-yoon, a teenager who survived a mysterious, lethal government experiment as a child. While the film initially presents as a quiet drama about a girl with amnesia, it transitions into a high-intensity… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
What happens in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
None. Only a brief shot of a woman's shoulders visible while bathing.
Violence and gore in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Frequent and often graphic. Characters are repeatedly shot, stabbed, or beaten with superhuman force, resulting in significant blood splatter and visible gore. The final act contains sustained, intense combat sequences with numerous fatalities.
Language in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Moderate. Uses terms like 'fuck,' 'shit,' and 'bitch' throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Mild. Occasional use of smoking and drug administration in a medical/laboratory setting.
Mature themes in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Deals with dark subjects including unethical human experimentation on children, memory loss, dementia, and ruthless murder for survival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is a South Korean thriller centered on Ja-yoon, a teenager who survived a mysterious, lethal government experiment as a child. While the film initially presents as a quiet drama about a…
What age rating does The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion have?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion about?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is a South Korean thriller centered on Ja-yoon, a teenager who survived a mysterious, lethal government experiment as a child. While the film initially presents as a quiet drama about a girl with amnesia, it transitions into a high-intensity action movie featuring brutal combat…
Is there sex or nudity in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
None. Only a brief shot of a woman's shoulders visible while bathing.
How violent is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
Frequent and often graphic. Characters are repeatedly shot, stabbed, or beaten with superhuman force, resulting in significant blood splatter and visible gore. The final act contains sustained, intense combat sequences with numerous fatalities.
Is the language in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion appropriate for kids?
Moderate. Uses terms like 'fuck,' 'shit,' and 'bitch' throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
Mild. Occasional use of smoking and drug administration in a medical/laboratory setting.
What mature themes appear in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
Deals with dark subjects including unethical human experimentation on children, memory loss, dementia, and ruthless murder for survival.
How long is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion runs 126 minutes, directed by Park Hoon-jung, released in 2018.
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