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"Everything changed after they appeared."
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
She baited us. We didn't find her, she found us.
— Dr. Baek
Context:
Spoken in the laboratory after Ja-yoon has been injected with the stabilizing serum and reveals she never had amnesia. Dr. Baek finally understands that Ja-yoon's appearance on the TV show was not an accident but a deliberate trap to lure them out.
Meaning:
This line marks the turning point of the film, where Dr. Baek (and the audience) realizes the full extent of Ja-yoon's manipulation. It signifies the complete subversion of the narrative, revealing that the hunted was the hunter all along.
You created me like this.
— Koo Ja-yoon
Context:
Ja-yoon says this to Dr. Baek during their confrontation in the lab. After shedding her innocent persona, she uses this line to justify her impending violence, framing it as the inevitable outcome of the experiment Dr. Baek started.
Meaning:
This is a powerful statement of accountability, where Ja-yoon throws the responsibility for her monstrous nature back onto her creator. It's a classic Frankenstein moment, highlighting the theme of scientific hubris and the consequences of playing God.
I'm in a class of my own.
— Koo Ja-yoon
Context:
Said during her brutal fight with Nobleman in the laboratory's final act. After easily overpowering him, she makes this statement to emphasize that she was always, and will always be, superior to the other 'upgraded' children.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates Ja-yoon's supreme confidence and the revelation of her true power level. It's a direct challenge to Nobleman and the others who believe themselves to be her equal, establishing her as the apex predator in their hierarchy.