This Melies film actually has a story of sorts. A busy man unknowingly makes the wrong decision when he sees off an old crone begging near the village well. The crone is a witch who curses the well, turning it into a portal to the underworld from which various demons emerge. Now these demons, it has to be said, aren't exactly the most frightening movie creations we've ever seen, but Melies was attempting to create a spectacle for all ages and he pretty much succeeded. The set is of school play standards as are the various costumes, but it's all played out with such energy and enthusiasm that you can't help but be drawn in. Worth a look for fans of Melies and early cinema.
Review of The Enchanted Well
