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The Witch

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7.0/10 • 6.9K

2016-02-191h 32m

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Evil takes many forms.

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.

Directors
Robert Eggers
Writters
Robert Eggers
Editors
Louise Ford

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  1. Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Thomasin

  2. Ralph Ineson

    Ralph Ineson

    William

  3. Kate Dickie

    Kate Dickie

    Katherine

  4. Harvey Scrimshaw

    Harvey Scrimshaw

    Caleb

  5. Ellie Grainger

    Ellie Grainger

    Mercy

  6. Lucas Dawson

    Lucas Dawson

    Jonas

  7. Julian Richings

    Julian Richings

    Governor

  8. Bathsheba Garnett

    Bathsheba Garnett

    The Witch

  9. Sarah Stephens

    Sarah Stephens

    The Witch, Young

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Reno

Jun 4, 2016

8/10

While an evil force slowly possessing them, the family bond is put on a test.
The film was based on the collection of a series of the real events that takes place in the 17th century New England. The story of a farmer family who came across the ocean, but now lives on the edge of the forest after denied permission to build a house in a village. When the newborn baby disappears in a thin air, the family begins to experience the mysterious events. Without a clue about the happenings, the evil force begins to possess them while the unity of the family is tested. Wow, finally a wonderful horror-psychological-thriller. Usually horror films are the worst kind compared with other genres, because most of them overly rely on the sudden sound/noise and gore. But there are many awesome horror films I had liked which were better story than the graphical presentation, like this one. So I love good narration than those try to scare me with make-ups, stunts and sound mixings. It was a limited cast film, sets in a beautiful remote place and the language was awesome that perfectly suits for the horror theme like this. Everyone's performance was brilliant. It is just a one million dollar film and the entire film was shot within a month. The records are not matter when the writing and the direction were top notch. Especially for a first timer it was a remarkable achievement. A simple plot, developed greatly and the suspense was the highlight. Yet viewers expect more explanation, but I'm happy for what it is and it should not go deeper than that which might spoil its unique flavour. Not just horror film fans, everyone should try it if they're capable to handle the slow narration. Finally, like usual, here I won't ask for a sequel, because it'll make an amazing one off film than the dozens of crappy follow ups. 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3,500,000.00
Revenue
$40,423,945.00
Keywords
witchisolationmagicpossessionblack magicolder woman seduces younger guynew hampshirewoodsgoatpuritanreligioncryingfalse accusationsbitingwitchcraftnew englandpraying17th centuryfolk horrorevil forcedrearycorruption of a minorenglish colonycallous