The Love Witch (2016)

The Love Witch is a movie starring Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, and Laura Waddell. A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her.

Director:

Anna Biller

Writer:

Anna Biller

Stars:

Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samantha Robinson	...	Elaine
Gian Keys	...	Griff
Laura Waddell	...	Trish
Jeffrey Vincent Parise	...	Wayne
Jared Sanford	...	Gahan
Robert Seeley	...	Richard
Jennifer Ingrum	...	Barbara
Randy Evans	...	Steve
Clive Ashborn	...	Professor King
Lily Holleman	...	Miss Curtis
Jennifer Couch	...	Wendy
Stephen Wozniak	...	Jerry
Giselle DaMier	...	Harpist
April Showers	...	April Showers
Elle Evans	...	Star

Storyline

Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder. With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 1970s, THE LOVE WITCH explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.

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Plot Keywords:

love | witch | f rated | male frontal nudity | female full frontal nudity | 

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Taglines:

She Loved Men... To Death.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Romance

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Page Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 2017 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Feiticeira do Amor

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$160,747, 3 January 2016

Gross USA:

$228,894, 7 April 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anna Biller Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Much of the set decorations and costumes were hand made by the director.

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Goofs

When the Police pulled Elaine over in her car. He said her tail lights were out. The only way he could have known her tail lights were out was if she had her headlights on, which she didn't because it was the daytime.

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Quotes

Elaine: I've got 2 words: perfect love and perfect trust.

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Connections

Referenced in Frightfest 2016: In Conversation With (2016)

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Soundtracks

Fairy Lady
Written by Anna Biller
Performed by Giselle DaMier

User Reviews

Anna Biller's labor of love is a unique film experience

"The Love Witch" (2016 release; 120 min.) brings the story of Elaine, the self-proclaimed "love witch". As the movie opens, we see Elaine, in a bright red dress, driving her bright red Mustang convertible, on her way to a friend's apartment (turns out Elaine's luggage is also bright red). It's not long before we realize that after Elaine's husband Jerry left her "I died but then I was reborn as a witch", and now Elaine uses love potions in her quest to attract Mr. Charming. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately for us the viewers), these love potions are at times too strong. At this point we are not even 15 min. into the movie but to tell you more of the plot would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.

Couple of comments: first and foremost, this movie is nothing short of a labor of love from Anna Biller, who previously brought us "Viva". Let me count the ways: Biller writes, produces, directs, designs the costumes and set, and composes the original score for this. So yes, this is an "Anna Biller Production" from A to Z. Here Biller uses witchcraft and femininity to bring a visually rich, even at times over-stimulating, story about "women empowerment". Even though the movie is set in today, the movie's tone, style and overall vibe is deeply rooted in the 60s. The photography's color palette is deeply striking as well, where bright colors are jumping at you. I must admit that during the first 20-15 min., it all seemed like a giant pastiche or send-up of 1960s movies (not unlike the Austin Powers movies), but once you get beyond the initial surprise, the movie actually settles and is far deeper than just a joke or a send-up (even if you'll find that plentiful in the movie of course). Special kudos to Ms, Biller for the exquisite set designs, in particular keeping in mind this movie was made for a nickel and a dime (certainly by Hollywood standards). My comments would be incomplete without mentioning the outstanding performance by Samantha Robinson (whom I was not familiar with before this) in the title role. Beware: there is quite a bit of nudity in the film, so if that bothers you, you may wish to stay away from this movie. Bottom line: I can honestly tell you that this movie is one of the more unique films I've seen this year, but "The Love Witch" delivers, and then some.

I had seen the trailer for this, and recently "The Love Witch" opened at my local art-house theater here in Cincinnati. The Sunday early evening screening where I saw this at was attended so-so (about 10 people altogether), but those who were there clearly enjoyed it quite a bit, with frequent laughing and hollering (especially from the women in the audience!). If you are in the mood for a truly unique film that is "way out there", if not beyond that, I might suggest you check this out, be it in the theater, on VOD, or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray. "The Love Witch" is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!