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Witchfinder

  • 20132013
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Witchfinder (2013)
  • Short
  • Horror
A small community lives in fear of the satanic evil that festers within the dark forests that surround their small village. One night, a love-struck villager ventures into the oppressive woo... Read allA small community lives in fear of the satanic evil that festers within the dark forests that surround their small village. One night, a love-struck villager ventures into the oppressive woods in search of forbidden magic and ancient rites. To aid them, the townsfolk enlist the a... Read allA small community lives in fear of the satanic evil that festers within the dark forests that surround their small village. One night, a love-struck villager ventures into the oppressive woods in search of forbidden magic and ancient rites. To aid them, the townsfolk enlist the aid of William Thatcher Blake, a witch hunter whose arrival stirs a cauldron of terror that... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Colin Clarke
  • Writer
    • Colin Clarke
  • Stars
    • Dave Juehring
    • Valerie Meachum
    • Travis Worthey
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    • Colin Clarke
  • Writer
    • Colin Clarke
  • Stars
    • Dave Juehring
    • Valerie Meachum
    • Travis Worthey
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    Dave Juehring
    Dave Juehring
    • William Thatcher Blakeas William Thatcher Blake
    Valerie Meachum
    Valerie Meachum
    • The Witchas The Witch
    Travis Worthey
    • John Hawthorneas John Hawthorne
    Nicole Kilmer
    • Sarah Blakeas Sarah Blake
    Chloe Konieczki
    • Mary Blakeas Mary Blake
    Nicholas Capriola
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    Alex Ralph
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    Lucy Adrignola
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    Deb Perry
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    A small community lives in fear of the satanic evil that festers within the dark forests that surround their small village. One night, a love-struck villager ventures into the oppressive woods in search of forbidden magic and ancient rites. To aid them, the townsfolk enlist the aid of William Thatcher Blake, a witch hunter whose arrival stirs a cauldron of terror that threatens to engulf them all in a bloody pit of horror! —Anonymous
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      • Believe in Evil.
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Valerie Meachum's lifelong fascination with witch trial history came in handy as The Witch. During rehearsals, she recommended a favorite book from her childhood, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, to young Chloe Konieczki (Mary Blake). She has also directed The Crucible for theatre.
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      References Black Sunday (1960)

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    7/10
    Intriguing indie horror short
    With nods not only to Witchfinder General (1968), but also The Mask Of Satan (1960), Witchfinder is a very pleasing live-action debut for director Colin Clarke, following two animated shorts.

    It's a fairly simple tale of witchery and revenge, but perfectly suited to the slim running time. The film's real trump card is an engaging visual design - heavy on autumnal reds, yellows and browns, it strikingly utilises the woodland setting and claustrophobic interiors.

    As The Witch, Valerie Meachum is suitably menacing, particularly at the film's climax.

    Is this a taster for a more fully fledged project? Let's hope so, as on this evidence Clarke has a great flair for capturing barren landscapes and locations, which is screaming out for a wider canvas. Well worth a look.
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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon, Illinois, USA
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      19 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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