The Witch

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Sergio Oct 20, 2025 Brilliant film. Must watch on the big screen. See more

Marco L @decatur555 Nov 3, 2026 Faith, guilt and paranoia do far more damage here than any conventional jump scare. Robert Eggers builds The Witch with extraordinary patience, turning a house, a forest, animals and silence into a single oppressive environment where every misfortune becomes a possible sign of sin or punishment. What worked best for me was watching the family gradually destroy itself through suspicion and religious fear. Anya Taylor-Joy is excellent as Thomasin, already showing the strange, magnetic screen presence that would define so much of her later work. Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie are equally strong, while the archaic language and washed-out photography make the film feel like a historical nightmare rather than standard horror. The pace is undeniably slow and the solemnity can become distancing, so I understand why some viewers bounce off it. But once I entered its rhythm, the atmosphere, guilt and growing isolation became genuinely unsettling. Dark, severe and very effective. See more

Min A @MinAkitasvara Nov 1, 2026 The heroine has endured such a miserable life, to the point where the film turns the question toward us, the audience: "Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?" If the answer is yes, then perhaps we no longer have to endure oppression or accept a life that makes us miserable. We can walk away from situations that make us unhappy, from people who treat us poorly, and choose, for once, to live life on our own terms. To choose ourselves. To embrace our freedom. To live deliciously. See more

Alex B @AlexBioni Oct 29, 2026 Clickity clackity I've watched this about a dozen times, and my conclusion hasn't changed: it's just okay and overrated. I love Robert Eggers, but this might be my least favorite of his films. The authenticity is great, from the old English dialogue to the lived-in farm. The acting is exceptional. I like the family paranoia and the struggles of living in the middle of nowhere on sick land. The woods scenes are creepy, and the wrinkled witch is subtle and effective. The baby sequence and barn scene are highlights. But the story feels thin. A family is exiled, suspects a witch, and spends the movie blaming each other. "You're a witch! No, you're a witch!" There are themes to unpack, but it's slow, not very scary, and not much happens. The old English adds authenticity but can make the plot hard to follow. I feel like I'm the only person who thinks this is just okay. The last 20 minutes are great, but that's about it. See more

Chris J @franknitty Oct 29, 2026 It kept me engaged but ended a little weaker than expected. See more

Hannah R @AngryUser Oct 28, 2026 I'm a fan of horror, but the words "slow burn" usually keep me at bay. This movie, however, was an absolute joy to watch. I enjoyed every second of this brick by brick layering of suspense. The performance of the cast and the wonderful cinematography also helped to make this movie a truly rare treat. See more

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