The Witch
A24 | Release Date: February 19, 2016
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alejandro970Jun 30, 2018
Horror experience sited in a age shrouded by fanatism, supertition, paranoia and fear to the Lord. The minimalist atmosphere and the score does enough for cause shivering. The final act is for humming songs of Black Sabbath.
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ScarlettMiNov 24, 2016
There are a lot of elements here that work towards making The VVitch deeply unsettling: The isolation and emptiness of the setting. The slight wrongness of the animals and the woods. The fantastic performances and dialog that feels likeThere are a lot of elements here that work towards making The VVitch deeply unsettling: The isolation and emptiness of the setting. The slight wrongness of the animals and the woods. The fantastic performances and dialog that feels like they're out of another time. I'm incredibly impressed that this was Robert Eggers' first feature film. He really creates an intense sense of dread and foreboding that lingers over the whole movie.

The movie didn't just work on the one level, however, and when it wasn't being an unsettling horror film, it was an engaging historical drama and a disturbing psychological thriller. This wasn't a movie that relied on simply scaring the audience with some jumps (or if it did, I've since forgotten them). Eggers let a long shot of a still wood or a close up of a goat worm its way into the audience's minds to create a lasting impression.… Expand
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andresousajrJan 2, 2018
One of the best movies i ever seen on theaters. The actors make the story very intense.
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DeanomiteJan 9, 2020
It is hard to put a finger on what makes this so good, maybe it is the natural lighting or the use of actual lore, period specific language helps-like Shakespeare but intelligible, that's what made the Wire so good-they spoke their ownIt is hard to put a finger on what makes this so good, maybe it is the natural lighting or the use of actual lore, period specific language helps-like Shakespeare but intelligible, that's what made the Wire so good-they spoke their own language and you have to translate internally . It feels like a Bergman film in the best possible way. Great directors have actors they gravitate towards, I have seen Ana Taylor Joy in other movies but never as effective as she is in this, these two need to work together more.… Expand
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arrivistMar 11, 2017
Firstly, how great to see a film with a bit of originality, rather than the usual splurge of remakes, sequels and toy adaptations. Certain critics who have cited this film as a 'masterpiece' cannot be particularly well-versed in film, norFirstly, how great to see a film with a bit of originality, rather than the usual splurge of remakes, sequels and toy adaptations. Certain critics who have cited this film as a 'masterpiece' cannot be particularly well-versed in film, nor posses a refined palate; nevertheless kudos to the film-makers who have created a mostly watchable film on a budget of £3m within a 25-day shoot. The film is simplistic and well paced, with an interesting plot which is fairly engaging. Minus the two youngest cast members (who were surprisingly convincing); the direction given to rest of the cast is dreadful, as is much of the editing. The accents change every 5 minutes. Anya Taylor-Joy gives a promising debut performance (particularly from behind), as does the goat. There are a handful of tense, memorable and frightening short-sequences featuring the title character, but the delivery of dialogue and lack of character development soon take you back out of the film.

There is the occasional and impressive use of tableau; reminiscent of 17th Dutch paintings or even Van Gogh's The Potato Eaters, albeit (and disappointingly) shot on a digital camera, which given the budget is understandable. I guessed the director was in his late-twenties within the 1st half-hour of the film, judging by overall the lack of depth. That aside, it is worth persevering until the end; past the clunky line delivery, plot-holes and rushed narrative – as The VVitch merits the effort.… Expand
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LeoprechaunMar 28, 2020
Esse filme é uma obra prima do que estão chamando de pós horror, tecnicamente o filme é maravilhoso, mas é a história que mais brilha.
E relação familiar, o mal espreitando sua rotina, e a subjetividade do roteiro, deixando pontos chave àEsse filme é uma obra prima do que estão chamando de pós horror, tecnicamente o filme é maravilhoso, mas é a história que mais brilha.
E relação familiar, o mal espreitando sua rotina, e a subjetividade do roteiro, deixando pontos chave à interpretação do expectador são impagáveis, criando uma experiência singular.… Expand
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BITESCREENJun 21, 2017
Hurra, der Feuilleton hat den Horror neu entdeckt: Filme wie It follows oder Der Babadook hatten genug Tiefgang für Aufmerksamkeit auch abseits der oft unkritischen Gruselpresse. Heißt das etwa, Horrorfilme werden jetzt richtig gut? NichtHurra, der Feuilleton hat den Horror neu entdeckt: Filme wie It follows oder Der Babadook hatten genug Tiefgang für Aufmerksamkeit auch abseits der oft unkritischen Gruselpresse. Heißt das etwa, Horrorfilme werden jetzt richtig gut? Nicht zwangsläufig, wie The Witch beweist. Robert Eggers Debüt punktet zwar mit einem fantastisch authentischem Retro-Neu-England-Setting, intensivem Schauspiel und einer vielversprechend subtilen Okkult-Prämisse, hakt dafür aber an kritischer Stelle immens: Der minimalistische Plot um eine verstoßene Fanatikerfamilie, die im Wald mit dem Teufel ringt, sorgt zwar für Unmengen interessanter Bilder, aber so gut wie nie für echte Spannung. Schrille Streicher implizieren psychologischen Horror, wo keiner ist, während die alttestamentarischen Dialoge Christen wie Satanisten gleichsam nerven. Immerhin bietet der radikal religionskritische Unterton von The Witch genug Stoff für Diskussionen auch lange nach dem Kinogang.… Expand
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Bugger217Sep 5, 2017
The Witch, put simply, is the best horror film of the decade so far, and one of the very best I've seen from any decade. It manages to be absolutely horrifying with minimal gore and almost no jump scares. Robert Eggers (in his directorialThe Witch, put simply, is the best horror film of the decade so far, and one of the very best I've seen from any decade. It manages to be absolutely horrifying with minimal gore and almost no jump scares. Robert Eggers (in his directorial debut, no less) expertly builds tension and atmosphere with lingering camerawork and a haunting musical score. It's fascinating to watch the mere possibility of a witch's presence tear a family apart. A haunting examination of human paranoia that has stuck with me ever since I saw it over a year ago.… Expand
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ZekuDec 7, 2017
A masterpiece of the horror genre, one of those films that in ten decades will be considered a milestone in cinema.
Absolutely to watch and rewatch to understand how to direct horror movies.
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kcoadyDec 15, 2017
With painstaking attention to historical detail and a superb cast, this small budget film seeds tension palpable long after viewing this dark beauty. Forgoing cheap jump scares and overplayed modern horror tropes in favor of atmosphericWith painstaking attention to historical detail and a superb cast, this small budget film seeds tension palpable long after viewing this dark beauty. Forgoing cheap jump scares and overplayed modern horror tropes in favor of atmospheric dread, Director Robert Eggers should be the future of quality horror.… Expand
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luke100Jan 9, 2018
I wish I didn't expect a horror going into this movie. It's a stunningly made period movie, with incredible attention to detail, language and acting. Consistently keeps you engaged in the family dynamics and is overall thrilling to watch.I wish I didn't expect a horror going into this movie. It's a stunningly made period movie, with incredible attention to detail, language and acting. Consistently keeps you engaged in the family dynamics and is overall thrilling to watch. Buuuuut it's not scary at all.… Expand
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amheretojudgeMay 20, 2019
Robert pitches the idea to Anya and Anya, well.. brings the dead alive.

The VVithch: A New-England Folktale Eggers respects the rituals and in return the rituals him. By the time you are done with the film, you ought to have some faith inRobert pitches the idea to Anya and Anya, well.. brings the dead alive.

The VVithch: A New-England Folktale

Eggers respects the rituals and in return the rituals him. By the time you are done with the film, you ought to have some faith in these folks. The writer and director Robert Eggers having confessed that it is adapted after going through tons of tales and rumors and history of such themes, he has narrowed it down to a gripping family drama. Yes, a family drama. It may resemble with Nicholas Hytner's The Crucible, but before that it is about a family trying to get over from the past and heal themselves from the wounds rather than reminisce about it.

But when something so powerful and unknown casts his or her eye on the weak, there is very little time to fight back. And the family struggling with the outer threat, Eggers takes us through all the perspective, decisions and attempts they pull off to survive in this mayhem. That very middle act, is the best part of the film. You feel claustrophobic as the loved ones turns against each other and enraged when your host is put on trial.

Pointing fingers at each other, blaming at each other, we, as an audience, are also kept under the curtains, which not only teases our brains but our emotions too as we wish it to not go the way, that we have always feared, up till then. And Anya Taylor Joy at the centre of this family crisis, is giving her best as the character and actor, embracing the evil side of her and succumbing to the softer absorbing aspect, she spices up this formula, a long before it grasps a proper pace. The VVitch: A New England Folktale is English, is new, is Witch-y, is horrifying, promising and spectacularly painted with gore visuals that are definitely not for weak hearts.… Expand
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WolfstarkingJan 29, 2018
The state of horror films today is a tricky one, horror is such an unstable genre due to the fact that the industry hasn't treated it with respect for quite a while. This doesn't mean there are no great horror films coming out today in factThe state of horror films today is a tricky one, horror is such an unstable genre due to the fact that the industry hasn't treated it with respect for quite a while. This doesn't mean there are no great horror films coming out today in fact there are but not as many as every fan would want to be or not as many as we need. Last year David Robert Mitchell's film "It Follows" was the most interesting and the most well accomplished horror film of the year due to how the director was able to treat the genre with respect and tell a story with such a tense atmosphere although not quite the masterpiece people made it out to be it was a breath of fresh air. This year after winning last year's Sundance award for best director newcomer Robert Eggers brings us quite possibly the horror film of the year "The Witch" (A New England Folk Take) and it brings new and interesting things to the table and it will also be quite divisive.
"The Witch" set on the 17th century centers around a 1630s Massachusetts family who are cast out from the rest of their Puritan community and forced to fend for themselves. When a supernatural force, emanating from the nearby woods, brings tragedy, the family starts to look at their oldest daughter (Anya Taylor-Joy) with suspicion, delusion and fear later starts to break loose.

This is not a typical and generic horror film in fact there's much much more to it than it might seem on the surface. Puritanism is a subject that I've personally been interested for a quite some time and this is exactly the theme that surrounds the whole film. It's interesting to watch the past of our own countries and civilizations and see how their traditions, morals and fear of the unknown still surrounds us to this day and age and it doesn't let go. It's interesting to see how the theme of witchcraft is displayed and represented in here because instead of being a subject to cheaply scare us it rather invites us to be more critical about it, to observe it and to analyze it specially how the prejudice towards women and the suspicion of witchcraft was always involved around women in the era; Eggers draws a parallelism between 17th century era and modern era about the treatment and misjudgment of women around a patriarchal society and puritanism.

Eggers treats the supernaturally rather seriously and embraces it as a reality that can be viewed around us due to how it portrays the huge role of religion which still heavily exists in our society, the fear of god, demons and witchcraft. This is a huge reality in the minds of these people and despite everything being real or just a delusion it is a very tangible presence around them and it is an unconscious presence still today.
The most impressive thing about "The Witch" is Robert Eggers incredible direction it's very evident how well researched everything was starting by the well realized setting and the english language which feels Shakespearean at times to the incredible performances which by the way are some of the best children performances I've ever seen on the screen.
"The Witch" is a well done film and it is one I very much appreciate due to how puts out something different in the horror genre something real and something that definitely speaks about something rather than just being an cheap cheesy jump scare fest and this is the part in which I'm sure many audience members will have a problem with because it's quite honestly not that. The film goes to a very slow moving first act to an inducing second act to an excellent final third act with an ending which I really appreciated. Robert Eggers is a director I will gladly follow and I'm very excited to see what he does next. "The Witch" is not just a good horror film, it's a great film.… Expand
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drone41Feb 9, 2018
Maybe one of the best horror movies i've ever seen. Good actors, and really nice directing and atmosphere in whole movie.
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LegitSaltFeb 25, 2020
Touted by some critics as the best horror film of the decade (I disagree, Robert Eggers’ debut film manages to accomplish exactly what it seeks to do, i.e. be a Puritan period piece and horror film. This is the second, and (spoilers) not theTouted by some critics as the best horror film of the decade (I disagree, Robert Eggers’ debut film manages to accomplish exactly what it seeks to do, i.e. be a Puritan period piece and horror film. This is the second, and (spoilers) not the last film on the list from A24, certainly a testament to the quality of their films, although not everything they have a hand in turns out great. Throughout The Witch and later in The Lighthouse Eggers establishes his unrivalled talent at building atmosphere. For this film, Eggers manages to use less to create more: the sparse dialogue, the sporadic yet well-crafted small set pieces, and the colour grading all come together to create a believably Puritanical world within the film. When it comes to acting, the children and adults all provide believable performances but my favourite, and I am biased in this regard, is that of Anya Taylor-Joy. Her performance and how it changes throughout her character arc helped sell the movie’s atmosphere. The Witch succeeds where many other films have failed, The Witch presents its audience with the occult, a historically murky world, and manages to create a work that explores not only the stigmas of the past but also of today.… Expand
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FalaaxApr 23, 2018
This film succeeds to put a dark and tense atmosphere right from the beginning till the last seconds. However it is really slow paced and it kind of lost me sometimes. I'd still recommend it though.
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benskylerhillMay 30, 2018
It’s a shame that many films today just aren’t marketed the way they ought to be. The Witch has been lambasted by audiences for its sluggish pace and lack of pulse-pounding scares, but these people just don’t understand that it’s not supposedIt’s a shame that many films today just aren’t marketed the way they ought to be. The Witch has been lambasted by audiences for its sluggish pace and lack of pulse-pounding scares, but these people just don’t understand that it’s not supposed to be a straight-up startle-fest horror movie. The Witch is a slow-burning, eerily disturbing period-piece psychological thriller, and it’s brilliant. It really got under my skin.

This is Robert Eggers’ directorial debut and his screenplay and direction style are beyond impressive. The dialogue is true to the 17th century setting and it builds a very convincing family dynamic between the characters that makes the tragedy that unfolds throughout the story so much more heartbreaking and distressing. The musical score is phenomenal, providing music only when necessary and it always comes in at just the right moments to add weight to the story’s darkest moments.

The way the film is shot is mostly spectacular, with each frame boasting vibrant colours and smooth camerawork that sets up the proper tone and tension of the scene being captured. However, there are some scenes in which a conflict happens where the editing makes it difficult to know what’s going on, and that took me out of what should have been the most intense parts of the story.

The story is one that’s ambiguous and thought-provoking. There are many questions that are left completely unanswered at the end of the film, and that’s how it’s supposed to be. If that bothers you, this movie isn’t for you. Some of the loose ends bothered me, others didn’t. But regardless, the uncertainty is what makes The Witch so unsettling. I’m glad that Eggers trusts his audience enough to let them figure the story out on their own. The Witch is an ambitious film, and it packs a lot into its 90 minutes. It’s an intelligent commentary on hopelessness and family while also being a very creepy supernatural thriller, and it’s one that still has a hold on my mind.

Story: 8
Acting: 8.5
Script: 9
Visuals/Sound: 8
Entertainment Value: 9

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GrantD243Sep 10, 2018
The Good: - Doesn't rely on jump scares, but instead just casually crawls inside of you and lays an egg of creepiness. - Doesn't hold back. A lot of horror movies will cut away during some of the more questionable scenes. The Witch showsThe Good: - Doesn't rely on jump scares, but instead just casually crawls inside of you and lays an egg of creepiness. - Doesn't hold back. A lot of horror movies will cut away during some of the more questionable scenes. The Witch shows pretty much everything. - This actually works as a period piece (apart from the part where there's a witch in the woods) as well, since the characters actually talk like they did back then. - It may be a slow burn, but the final 30 minutes or so make it all worth it.

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- I wish we got to see more of the Witch. - None of the characters are particularly likable, and because of this I wasn't really worried about them when stuff starts to go wrong.… Expand
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DavidNotDave27Jun 21, 2018
This is what horror is suppose to be. It is suppose to upset you on a deep level. It is suppose to unnerve you. No jumpscares or bland gore. This is a true horror film.
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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 25, 2023
Filme muito ruim. Chato, dá até sono e sem graça. Uma completa perca de tempo!
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AlexKallinskyFeb 26, 2019
A compelling slow burn about a family delving deeply into the evolution over paranoia after a baby is kidnapped by a witch living in the woods. It uses real tension instead of jumpscares, and Eggers creates an atmosphere so palpable you canA compelling slow burn about a family delving deeply into the evolution over paranoia after a baby is kidnapped by a witch living in the woods. It uses real tension instead of jumpscares, and Eggers creates an atmosphere so palpable you can almost taste it.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingOct 26, 2020
"Corruption, thou art my father!"

The Witch é um filme atmosférico, com uma excelente direção de arte, fotografia e figurino. A mixagem de sim funciona bem nos momentos de tensão, sabendo como aumentar os sons gradativamente até o ápice. Os"Corruption, thou art my father!"

The Witch é um filme atmosférico, com uma excelente direção de arte, fotografia e figurino. A mixagem de sim funciona bem nos momentos de tensão, sabendo como aumentar os sons gradativamente até o ápice. Os sons binaurais também funcionam bem.

O elenco entrega o que é necessário. É difícil destacar, visto que toda família está bem, mas meus favoritos foram Anya Taylor-Joy e Ralph Ineson.

A tensão é construída desde a primeira cena. A caracterização da família e da floresta ajuda muito a causar uma sensação incomoda. E falando em caracterização, o trabalho da produção como um todo está excelente, visto que o conceito de bruxa foi muito bem explorado aqui, mas de uma forma introvertida. Basicamente, eles trabalham em ditados e lendas populares, o que não é uma tarefa fácil. As cenas mais pesadas da obra funcionaram bastante comigo, exceto o final. Acredito que o filme queria me passar uma sensação mais impactante, mas ainda assim não foi o suficiente. Talvez o longa exigisse que houvesse uma fobia para que o final funcionasse mais como algo "impactante".

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Mauro_LanariJun 18, 2022
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The menarche of a young girl throws havoc on the spirituality of a group of Pilgrim Fathers and her family, such event is treated first as indomitable wild nature and then as undisputed satanic epiphany. The current relevance(Mauro Lanari)
The menarche of a young girl throws havoc on the spirituality of a group of Pilgrim Fathers and her family, such event is treated first as indomitable wild nature and then as undisputed satanic epiphany. The current relevance of the topic and the value of cloying formalism by the debutant escape me.… Expand
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paulhuntertenorJul 21, 2019
The Witch caught me out of left field, from the clichéd and forgettable title to its invisible reception upon initial release. Fortunately, a streaming service played the trailer for me after I finished another movie, and at a mere 92 minuteThe Witch caught me out of left field, from the clichéd and forgettable title to its invisible reception upon initial release. Fortunately, a streaming service played the trailer for me after I finished another movie, and at a mere 92 minute runtime, I gave it a shot. This film hits it home as a good-ol'-fashioned scary movie, with clear artistic vision and a refreshing creative integrity. I love the bleak, underused setting of colonial New England, and the King James-y dialogue is surprisingly tolerable. The Witch, like many good horror movies, plays to our collective human fears and embellishes them with all the right supernatural spooks. The filial bickering, claustrophobia, and impending dread drag the viewer along by her ear to the chilling and abrupt end. One of the main strengths of this movie is that nothing gets overdone, yet this leads me to my one missing star-I wanted to see just a bit more! This film pays homage to the time-tested aspects of good horror, doesn't rely on visuals, and still delivers a fresh story. Two Puritan thumbs up!… Expand
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KeyserSoze94Jun 1, 2020
È un film che da solo ha restituito linfa vitale ad un intero genere, ha fatto tornare gli amanti del genere a sognare, che altro dire, ad avercelo altri registi come Eggers.
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Sayeem_ShamsMay 4, 2022
A solid horror flick with an artistic touch! This movie has so many layers and so much to convey. Wow!
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MilitiaRobboJan 17, 2020
I'm pretty hard to please, I find most horrors pretty pathetic and I'm extremely hard to creep out, but The Witch was great, it didn't quite creep me out but it was very eerie.. Only thing that comes close to creeping me out as much have beenI'm pretty hard to please, I find most horrors pretty pathetic and I'm extremely hard to creep out, but The Witch was great, it didn't quite creep me out but it was very eerie.. Only thing that comes close to creeping me out as much have been Exorcist, The Wailing, Hereditary and The Ring.… Expand
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DouglasspompeuJun 11, 2020
The Witch gives us a good start, but never comes to surprise or makes us feel that it's something great. The production design and cinematography are gorgeous; but that does not take it any level up.
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tipeddzeroJun 23, 2022
The Witch is one of the weirdest movies I have seen so far because of Its uniqueness. The movie never turns its back on raw and unedited violence and never seems too dull to watch. I swear to god, in like the middle of the movie, I got a veryThe Witch is one of the weirdest movies I have seen so far because of Its uniqueness. The movie never turns its back on raw and unedited violence and never seems too dull to watch. I swear to god, in like the middle of the movie, I got a very big need to sneeze but I was just so glued to the screen that I was holding it in for at least 3 minutes. Visually, the movie is a masterclass. Sure, it's not very colorful but that was kind of the intention, the shots are beautifully made, with a wider shot when necessary but mostly up close and personal and the screenplay of a family going mad and getting corrupted by this evil force from the woods is just gripping right to the end. If you are expecting a horror movie like the Insidious or the Conjuring, I have to disappoint you, this is not going to be the movie for you. If you like dark and depressing movies tough, then you will enjoy every frame of this masterpiece. And don't forget, this is the first movie Robert Eggers ever made, so for a first movie, this movie is really good.… Expand
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MaxwooMar 26, 2022
The concept is simple but masterfully accomplished, and Robert Eggers' debut features a slow but measured narrative pace, a dark palette and an ominous soundtrack, and the stunning Anya Taylor-Joy.
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akshatmahajanAug 30, 2020
I watched this film after watching same director's other movie "The Lighthouse". This film was nothing but a slow family drama questioning their belief in God and descending into madness.
Talking of acting, it was not upto the mark but youI watched this film after watching same director's other movie "The Lighthouse". This film was nothing but a slow family drama questioning their belief in God and descending into madness.
Talking of acting, it was not upto the mark but you spend the movie waiting for a big finale which does not happen. The story was simple, nothing special. Overall, would say that it will be better for you to watch same director's other work "The Lighthouse" which was much better than this.… Expand
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JLauSep 23, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad things happen to a family who've left a colony over religious differences so they think their eldest child is a witch but really, a devil-ish goat is responsible and once the family are dead, the girl then becomes a witch.… Expand
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AJ_13Apr 1, 2022
Simple in its story, complex in its staging. Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Ineson are stellar.
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Ponds98Nov 10, 2022
A shining pearl of a movie, not too much long with a great directory that never leave you bored thanks to the anxiety.
The cast gave an incredible effort in the acting, especially the kid, and the music is perfectly creepy.
That ending wasA shining pearl of a movie, not too much long with a great directory that never leave you bored thanks to the anxiety.
The cast gave an incredible effort in the acting, especially the kid, and the music is perfectly creepy.
That ending was even better and original, overall a very good entry for Eggers in the world of filmakers… Expand
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LumdogOct 17, 2021
Director Robert Eggers respects the audience to form their own interpretations of the film. It's a very intelligent film full of allegories and imagery; and drips with creepy atmosphere. I was captivated the entire time. This probablyDirector Robert Eggers respects the audience to form their own interpretations of the film. It's a very intelligent film full of allegories and imagery; and drips with creepy atmosphere. I was captivated the entire time. This probably explains its low audience score, there is nothing typical or standard about this film. Anya Taylor-Joy needs a special mention; in her breakout role she is simply outstanding.… Expand
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dario12Sep 7, 2021
The Witch is one very good atmospferic movie with some great looking cinematography and some creepy scenes that will stay in my memory for some time.
Story to me here was rather good and some tension building up and unsetteling vibe was shownThe Witch is one very good atmospferic movie with some great looking cinematography and some creepy scenes that will stay in my memory for some time.
Story to me here was rather good and some tension building up and unsetteling vibe was shown in very effective way.
Characters were very releatable and I was able to feel symphaty towards them.
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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021
Simply one of the best horror movies ever made. The accuracy over the historical period here is incredible here by director Robert Eggers. The movie is beautifully shot, beautiful cinematography as well and beautiful editing. The movieSimply one of the best horror movies ever made. The accuracy over the historical period here is incredible here by director Robert Eggers. The movie is beautifully shot, beautiful cinematography as well and beautiful editing. The movie perfectly inspires a sense of anguish and it provides to terrofy you without the using of jump scares but just using beautiful shots. The ending is amazing as well as every scene in this movie (the possession scene is terryfing and will stay with you for a lot of time).… Expand
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ChanekeCholoDec 25, 2021
The best indie film ever. This is the perfect example of take advantage all the possible elements that you have on hand when you're directing your own film.
Nothing feels wasted in this, the script is original and round taking into accountThe best indie film ever. This is the perfect example of take advantage all the possible elements that you have on hand when you're directing your own film.
Nothing feels wasted in this, the script is original and round taking into account even the small details, the performances were great, even to consolidate the career of Anya Taylor Joy in her first acting.
The cinematography represents an amplitude as well as a mesmerizing unsettling claustrophobia. Mightily impressive, brimming with beauty and terror.
In a few words, it's a balloon that inflates slowly until it unexpectedly explodes and it does it in a terrifying way.… Expand
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StoryLover7Jan 11, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the film. It reminded me of Midsommar at the end because in both of them there is a young woman that loses everything while previously mistreated and then joins a cult (coven) to find meaning and power. The atmosphere, story and acting were amazing. This indeed is a movie that inspires thought and depicts desparation and cluelessnes that were plaguing the 17th century England, although they have not left the world even today.… Expand
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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022
I found this more annoying than scary. The ending is painfully predicable within the first ten minutes and once you have guessed it then the rest of the paranoid mystery leading to it is boring. The music that they use to imply witches isI found this more annoying than scary. The ending is painfully predicable within the first ten minutes and once you have guessed it then the rest of the paranoid mystery leading to it is boring. The music that they use to imply witches is beyond annoying, it really grates on your ears. The acting is solid and it looks beautiful. There are some intense moments but this is let down by unengaging scenes, painfully slow pacing and a total lack of anything happening. I didn’t like the stuff involving children, even knowing it is fictional I knew that it had to be acted and that really did not sit well with me.… Expand
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Momentum78Mar 14, 2022
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zach_grechMay 29, 2022
This movie is extremely interesting and an excellent directorial debut. The atmosphere and cinematography are both excellent. The tension and characters are also really great and compelling. The pacing is the main issue of the film as someThis movie is extremely interesting and an excellent directorial debut. The atmosphere and cinematography are both excellent. The tension and characters are also really great and compelling. The pacing is the main issue of the film as some scenes feel very slow.… Expand
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
Impressive, Robert Eggers directed this movie very well, the acting is also very good.
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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023
A film that puts fearful tension on you throughout its duration. Maybe it's not among the scariest of recent times but, definitely, one of the best. Not that it would take much then, since horror lately are more often than half ****
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rmurray847Aug 10, 2023
THE WITCH is a tough movie to dislike, even as it is a tough movie to get through. It suffers from the curse of many otherwise good horror movies (such as IT FOLLOWS)...the ending stinks. Frankly, it does seem tough to find good endings toTHE WITCH is a tough movie to dislike, even as it is a tough movie to get through. It suffers from the curse of many otherwise good horror movies (such as IT FOLLOWS)...the ending stinks. Frankly, it does seem tough to find good endings to supernatural stories...once you see the horror before you, it somehow becomes less than the dread building up to it. Good horror movies and bad horror movies often suffer from it. It's a "short story" problem. By this, I mean...think about some of the great short stories you've read in your life. Many of them end with abrupt, surprise endings (OCCURRENCE ON OWL CREEK BRIDGE) or perhaps just sort of end (50% of modern day short stories). So you've invested 20 minutes of your time in a just so-so story. Or maybe the surprise ending is abrupt, but it's fun given how little of your time you've given up. You enjoyed the prose, and then the ending wasn't too great...but overall, you're content with the time you spent. NOW, turn that around....you've spend $20+ dollars for the pair of movie tickets. Maybe you bought snacks. You sat in the dark for 90+ minutes. And for 88 minutes, you were having a pretty good time, then suddenly the movie ends. BLAIR WITCH, THE LAST EXORCISM, etc. etc. NOW you feel cheated and disappointed. And for me, THE WITCH fell into this trap, and for that it should get a 2 star rating, perhaps.

But, the building of atmosphere and dread is top notch. Some truly creepy and disturbing things happen. The movie is set in puritanical times, and follows a family that is SO puritanical, that they've been kicked out of town!! Dad is the fanatic, and of course his wife and children follow along. They build a house and homestead near a forest, and almost immediately, weird stuff starts to happen. I won't describe it all, but much involves animals and VERY creepy younger siblings. The story is told mostly through the eyes of the oldest daughter, a girl on the edge of "womanhood" (to use a somewhat icky cliche). I put it this way, because her own father mistrusts his daughter when he sees she's growing up. He believes we are all sinful, and women especially are not to be trusted. So when bad things start happening, who does he blame first? Anyway, the atmosphere is awesomely done, and the acting is really top notch. These are fairly inexperienced performers, but they do very, very well. And when all hell finally starts to break loose, you feel pretty bad for some of the things that start happening to these people...as alien and extreme as they may seem.

And really, the entire setting and time of the film is well done. I felt that the details of everyday life, the set and costume design, etc. was all really excellent. Low budget, but never cheap. Cinematography was good. The minimal special effects were good. Only the sound mix seemed off...but I can't say if that was the theater's fault or the film. But sometimes I had a hard time understanding everyone. But I really appreciated the feeling of immersion, not just in a creepy atmosphere but into a world that felt real yet unfamiliar. This was an extra touch that really made me respond to the film. I give it four stars, but would hesitate to recommend to anyone. It's slow moving (VERY) and it disappoints with its ending. For me, the other parts of the film overcame all that. But I can EASILY see that this would not be the case for other viewers. I will probably watch it again after the blu-ray is released...but I bet I'll watch it alone.… Expand
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