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3.8/10 • 5

2017-11-171h 28m

During the English Civil War, two opposing soldiers find themselves trapped in a forest controlled by a Witch.

Directors
George Popov, Jonathan Russell

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  1. Tony Broadbent

    Tony Broadbent

    Dead Officer

  2. Suzie Frances Garton

    Suzie Frances Garton

    The Witch

  3. Daniel Oldroyd

    Daniel Oldroyd

    Richard

  4. William Young

    William Young

    Thomas

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Toxic Fletch

Nov 22, 2017

8/10

A slow paced film for sure, Hex overcomes this ultimately offering a beautiful and haunting experience for those with patience and attentiveness. During the English Civil War two soldiers from opposite sides of the conflict find themselves alone in the woods against each other. As one is older and thus more experienced things are not equal between them, but the elder soldier underestimates the younger soldier's survival instinct in what leads to a cat and mouse game during which they discover they are not as alone as they thought and find themselves unable to leave the woods, trapped by a witch. The cinematography in Hex is simply beautiful taking full advantage of lush woodland scenery and an old ruins. Re-enactment props and costumes give it an authentic look, combined with the scenery, beyond its means. The audio in this is truly amazing, from the slightest brush of tall grass to a crackle in a fire to a babble in a brook, the environment is full and crisp. Three incredibly talented actors bring to life a story tautly stretched in tension. The director keeps the mystery going making good use of the surroundings, the night, and of course the unknown. Fear and suspicion rule day and night for the soldiers, not only of an unseen enemy but of an unknown trust as to whether they could turn on each other at any moment. The tension plays out as thick as the tall grass in the meadows. This is not a story of just a moment in history, as that is its adornment, but within is an allegory pertinent in our times that certainly provides something to think about and stays with you, for those who don't shrink away from it. Slow paced it is, and it could have used some trimming in my opinion, but beautiful and haunting throughout is what sight, sound and an open mind will reveal.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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