The only flaw in Park's otherwise imaginative screenplay for the sequel is the lack of any formidable villains, which results in lessening the thrill in the climax combat sequence.Īfter the secret lab where the "witch" project is under way in South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju is attacked by a mysterious group of intruders, Ja-yoon's twin sister escapes from the facility as the only survivor. It, instead, is led by Ja-yoon's twin sister (novice actress Shin Si-ah) who was also created as part of a secret genetic engineering project code-named "witch." Unlike the original that does not have much witchcraft, the witch in the sequel may be a better fit for the franchise's title since she uses more supernatural powers to repel enemies than Ja-yoon. It also made a small box-office success with 3.18 million viewers, drawing plenty of interest in further chapters in this story.īut the sequel does not have Kim among the main cast. The Subversion," released in 2018, was acclaimed by critics for its smart story, stylish and gripping action, and the magnetic performance by the then relative newcomer Kim. Although its writer-director Park Hoon-jung initially said he plans to make the series into a trilogy, he recently unveiled a desire to produce as many follow-ups as possible if he can afford to because he has told only a tiny part of the story. This supernatural action flick broadened the franchise's appeal by telling the backstory of how Ja-yoon (Kim Da-mi), a teenage girl in the first part, was genetically created in a lab to be a child soldier, and introducing a handful of new characters intertwined with one another in the same universe.įans will probably hang on now for the release of the final part of the trilogy and more chapters. The Other One" is more enjoyable and endearing than the original. SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) - With more action and a more coherent and solid story to its credit, "The Witch: Part 2. (Movie Review) 'The Witch 2,' more gripping, solid action thriller than original The Other One." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) ▲ This image provided by NEW is from a scene in "The Witch: Part 2.
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