The Witch

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Sergio Oct 20 Brilliant film. Must watch on the big screen. See more John F @RT84127024 1d Performances from Taylor-Joy and Scrimshaw are captivating, but in the end it doesn't know what it wants to be. Is it truly a feminist film or something more postmodern (i.e., ambivalent)? I just couldn't get over the premise that a witch would do such terrible things and see this as a feminist film. I am in agreement with Buckley who wrote "In contrast to popular feminist plaudits about the return of the witch to the horror film, I have argued that Eggers’ modern folk horror film does nothing to stabilize or affirm the witch as a feminist icon. She remains one of horror cinema’s most ambivalent figures, in part because she is the amalgamation of fictional and non-fictional histories and myths" (2019, p. 38). Thus both the reactions of feminists lauding the film while conservatives pan it are both wrong. See more Tyler E @Lordy100639 4d I saw this movie in an empty theater by myself in 2015 and it changed my life.... See more Shadow R @GeminiShadowRealm Jul 3 The movie does a fantastic job showing how easy it was to let religious paranoia take over, to the point where you can totally see how someone could be easily accused of being a witch by their own family just because bad things are happening. The issue for me is that the movie is incredibly slow. Long stretches of time pass where it feels like nothing is really moving the plot forward, and the slow burn format started to feel more like a drag. Ultimately, though, my main issue comes down to personal taste. I'm just not really into movies about religious cults, heavy religious themes, or folklore. Because the entire plot relies so heavily on old-school folk horror and religious hysteria, I found myself disconnected from the story. If you love folklore, religious horror, and slow-burning tension, you’ll probably appreciate this way more than I did. But if those themes aren't your thing, the great acting and moody atmosphere won't be enough to save you from a pretty slow 90 minutes. See more Nareena G @nareena Jun 26 Genuinley what was this movie it’s listed as “horror” but I wasn’t scared at all the ending was mid and so predictable all of it was mid the actors did the best they could with the shit roles they were given and the plot had so much potential i don’t know what went wrong See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 26 The Witch is one of the most distinctive films of the 21st Century. Robert Eggers' directorial debut immediately established him as a filmmaker with a unique voice. His attention to historical detail, restrained storytelling, and beautifully composed imagery create an atmosphere that's both immersive and deeply unsettling. Beneath the supernatural horror is a thoughtful story about fear, faith, guilt, and a family slowly tearing itself apart. Anya Taylor-Joy gives a haunting breakout performance as Thomasin, while Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie bring remarkable authenticity to the family's growing desperation. The deliberate pacing and period-accurate dialogue won't appeal to everyone, especially viewers expecting a more conventional horror film. For those willing to embrace its slower approach, however, The Witch delivers an unforgettable atmosphere and one of the strongest directorial debuts in recent memory. See more Read all reviews

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