Review of The Witch (2016) by Ahnehnois — 12 Mar 2016
A very enjoyable period piece. The horror is muted and largely psychological, but there will definitely be some scares. What comes through more strongly, however, is the enormity of the untamed wilderness around them, the absurdity of malnourished subsistence farmers living alone in the New World. The threat of witchcraft hanging over them can barely rival that.
The movie brings different colors to the table. Dread is intermingled with humor, often through some oddly well-cast goats. The performances and dialogue are credible. The movie has a real ending, but questions are nonetheless left unanswered, even from the opening scene. The score is creepy, the direction taut, and I would want to see more from this creative team.
This review of The Witch (2016) was written by Ahnehnois on 12 Mar 2016.
The Witch has generally received positive reviews.
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