The Witch

[SNIKT1950]

10/10.

 

[rushmore223]

I would say it's up there with the Shinning. But then again, I don't have Kubrick on a pedestal like most do.

I know it was unintentional, but now I can't get "The Shinning" segment of The Simpsons out of my head, good stuff!

As Horror movies go, The Shining is my all time favorite, and I agree, The Witch feels like a relative of that movie, most likely due to the Supernatural forces wreaking havoc on the family internally and externally.


Here is my original review that was in a different section...

The Witch - 9/10

Let me start off by saying that this movie is not for everyone, I myself felt inclined to walk out after a rather disturbing scene in the early part of the film. It will also not effect everyone the same way, I think being a parent makes me more susceptible to its style of dread, which is exactly what permeates this film, unceasingly. The movie is a slow burn, the family's isolation serves to amplify the horror the family is going through, being ripped apart by forces both external and internal. It isn't something that is really left to interpretation, the supernatural forces at work are real in the context of the film, and the environment and mundane things like wild animals and domesticated animals are used to eerie effect. If you live in an isolated, wooded area, this movie may make you long for the suburbs. There were times where the accents coupled with the use of old English made some of the dialogue difficult to discern, but it doesn't get in the way of the story, you know what's going on even if you can't always hear clearly what is being said.

The movie is shot beautifully in a banal, muted way. the acting is flawless, and really, there are no real flaws in the film.

I think many will find the ending a let down, as there will be no

Spoiler

Coomeuppance or happy resolution

. The movie pulls no punches, it can be a hard one for many to watch, but it is very, very good and probably the most wholly original film i have seen in years and I look forward to seeing what this Director does next.

Though if I rated it today, it would be much closer to a 10, which is pretty rare for me.


Edit - Oops, just remembered the ever helpful JAWS already reposted my review on the first page.

 

[GasparZizou]

I also think I gave it a 9 but same as you, I'd be willing to give it a 10. If I didn't give it a 10 on first viewing it was probably just in case some things escaped me on 1st viewing, but I'm ready for a 2nd one.

Agree on the comparison to the Shinning, it also tells the story through raw cinematography instead of dramatization in post-production, which is part of the similarity.

 

[rushmore223]

I also think I gave it a 9 but same as you, I'd be willing to give it a 10. If I didn't give it a 10 on first viewing it was probably just in case some things escaped me on 1st viewing, but I'm ready for a 2nd one.

Agree on the comparison to the Shinning, it also tells the story through raw cinematography instead of dramatization in post-production, which is part of the similarity.

Absolutely, and the Environment/Surroundings are as much a character in the films as the actors are.

 

[Centurion]

Absolutely, and the Environment/Surroundings are as much a character in the films as the actors are.

A good set and good cinematography are often overlooked. I absolutely agree with you.

 

[Khev]

 

[Centurion]

Frickin' awesome!

This was the trailer they should have gone with. Then, when customers go into the theaters to watch it.....

 

[Khev]

Frickin' awesome!

This was the trailer they should have gone with. Then, when customers go into the theaters to watch it.....

That would have been awesome.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

I disliked this movie so much, I can't bring myself to pick up any of the prints

 

[rushmore223]

Shows you what filters and editing can do.

 

[GasparZizou]

brilliant.

 

[Autumn Thunder]

Great flick!

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

That was absolutely amazing!