The Witch

Original title: The VVitch: A New-England Folktale

2015
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1h 32m

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Dark Fantasy Folk Horror Period Drama Supernatural Horror Witch Horror Drama Fantasy Horror Mystery Thriller

An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.

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Awards
- 43 wins & 72 nominations

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Trivia
The spelling of the title "The VVitch" is how the word was written in the story's period because the letter "W" was not yet in common use at the time.

Goofs
One mistake in the dialogue is the incorrect usage of the personal pronouns "Thou" and "You." During the 17th century, "You" was reserved for formal situations, and when one was addressing someone of higher status/rank. "Thou," on the other hand, was used in personal/informal settings and between peers and close relations (similar to the French Tu vs. Vous). Throughout the film, the characters use thou and you interchangeably; however, a close-knit family such as theirs would not have likely addressed each other with the formal "You."

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.

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

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8/10

Finally no Hollywood crap

This is what I call a good movie. But it is not for everyone. After seeing the trailer, lots of people thought they get a horror spectacle. I'll never understand why, because the trailer itself is very slow, just like the whole movie.

The movies has a slow pace but its still intense. And it will only feel intense if you give in and not wait for action and speed. This movie is no Hollywood spectacle.

The movie feels like a depiction of real life. No stupid jokes and exaggerated action scenes. Slow and calm dialogues. I liked the way the witch was enacted too. I am happy to see that she is not shown as a crazy woman jumping around eating toads.

On the other side, I wished there would have been a deeper insight into the witches thoughts.

So... go and see if you want more than silly Hollywood witches.