Review of Häxan (1922) by Stefan G — 25 Apr 2015
Massively influential to modern filmmakers, Witchcraft Through the Ages narrates a religious view on the theme and belief in witchcraft, satanic arts and other dark and frightening things. Interestingly, the interpretation of the devil and witches isn't what I found to be most frightening, it was the bizarre editing and incredibly basic animation efforts, as if alot of it were made in somebody's basment, making it one of the most visceral and unpolished films I have ever seen.
Terrifying to watch not just because its a documentary about Satan, but also because of the convincingly tense and dramatic pacing of the film and an impending sense of doom that the creaters assumingly intended to be experienced.
Not perfect, but worth a watch if the themes interest you.
This review of Häxan (1922) was written by Stefan G on 25 Apr 2015.
Häxan has generally received very positive reviews.
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