Rating: 4/5 -- 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. Full Review

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. Full Review

Rating: 10/10 -- The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion is beautiful, heartfelt and gorgeous before turning on a coin and becoming the action sensation of the year that could rival any superhero movie with choreography that is out of this world. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- With a carrot-dangling coda that anticipates further twists in the tale, this promises to be the start of an exciting, bloody and outlandish series. Full Review

...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... Full Review

While The Witch : Part 1. The Subversion has an absolutely pitch-perfect final half-hour, I'm still somewhat miffed about all the pacing issues up until that point. Full Review

Rating: 5/5 -- Enormous fun from beginning to end. Here's hoping we don't have to wait too long for Part 2. Full Review