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The Witch

Original title: The VVitch: A New-England Folktale
  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
269K
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The Witch (2015)
Director Robert Eggers gives IMDb exclusive commentary about the trailer for his latest film, 'The Witch.'
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A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
269K
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POPULARITY
375
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    • Robert Eggers
    • Robert Eggers
  • Stars
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Kate Dickie
    • Robert Eggers
    • Robert Eggers
  • Stars
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Kate Dickie
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    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 585Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    Trailer Commentary: Robert Eggers, Director of  'The Witch'
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    Harvey Scrimshaw and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)
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    Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)
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    Kate Dickie in The Witch (2015)
    Ralph Ineson and Harvey Scrimshaw in The Witch (2015)
    Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson, Lucas Dawson, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)
    Kate Dickie, Ellie Grainger, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in The Witch (2015)

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    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Thomasin
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • William
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Katherine
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Governor
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    • Caleb
    Ellie Grainger
    • Mercy
    Lucas Dawson
    • Jonas
    Bathsheba Garnett
    Bathsheba Garnett
    • The Witch
    Sarah Stephens
    Sarah Stephens
    • The Witch, Young
    Daniel Malik
    Daniel Malik
    • Black Phillip
    • (voice)
    • (as Wahab Chaudhry)
    Axtun Henry Dube
    • Samuel
    Athan Conrad Dube
    • Samuel
    Viv Moore
    • Lead Coven Witch
    • (as Vivien Moore)
    Karen Kaeja
    • Coven Witch
    Brandy Leary
    • Coven Witch
    R. Hope Terry
    • Coven Witch
    Carrie Eklund
    • Coven Witch
    Madlen Sopadzhiyan
    • Coven Witch
      • Robert Eggers
      • Robert Eggers
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, the film was shot mostly with available and natural light.
    • Goofs
      The desperately poor family is shown eating by the light of multiple candles. Candles were extremely expensive in colonial New England and would have been used very sparingly.

      They're not that desperately poor. They have a horse, goats, chickens, some kind of sawmill to have sawed boards for their buildings. Although wax candles were expensive, they could make bayberry candles cheaply.
    • Quotes

      Thomasin: Black Phillip, I conjure thee to speak to me. Speak as thou dost speak to Jonas and Mercy. Dost thou understand my English tongue? Answer me.

      Black Phillip: What dost thou want?

      Thomasin: What canst thou give?

      Black Phillip: Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

      Thomasin: Yes.

      Black Phillip: Wouldst thou like to see the world?

      Thomasin: What will you from me?

      Black Phillip: Dost thou see a book before thee?... Remove thy shift.

      Thomasin: I cannot write my name.

      Black Phillip: I will guide thy hand.

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      Featured in Film '72: Episode #45.3 (2016)

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    7/10
    Dark, Twisted, and Haunting Imagery
    When you leave the theater in stunned silence, I think the film did its job. The Witch is the next low budget horror film to reach the theaters this year, and it's easily the best. The film rarely ever relies on jump scares to get your head spinning as the core of this film's brilliance lies with its haunting imagery and eerie score.

    It's hard for an audience of this day and age to get into a period piece set in the 17th century without any big name actors or action elements. And I have to admit that I wasn't sure I wanted to see a film like this, especially with its horror elements. But my eyes were pealed from beginning to end. I wouldn't say anything about the story shocked me or had me confused, but the imagery, score, and uncompromising nature to Robert Egger's direction left me breathless. Within 10 minutes I was looking at the screen and whispering to myself "why would you go there?", "Don't do that!", or "come on, really?". Not because I thought it was poor story- telling, but because I was so invested as to what these characters were doing.

    With that said, I don't think this film is for everyone. It's brutal, harshly relentless, and utterly disturbing. The characters use all 17th century dialogue and the cinematography sets this grey and ominous tone. The imagery from beginning to end will stick in your head as it has done with me. But that's the way horror films should be. I wouldn't say it's more a psychological thriller because there are plenty of terrifying moments, but it is more for the 'Under the Skin' crowd than it is for people who love 'The Conjuring'. Even in its harsh moments, I was always invested and I can't deny the quality of the writing, directing, and acting all around. This is how you make a horror film.

    +Terrifying imagery

    +Egger's direction

    +Invested from beginning to end

    -Sometimes the dialogue is difficult to follow

    7.6/10
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    • During the exorcist scene, is it the boy talking or is it the witch?
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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (United States)
      • United States
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site - A24
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kiosk, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Parts and Labor
      • RT Features
      • Rooks Nest Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 32 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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