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The Witch (2016, D: Robert Eggers)
Ya this looks creepy
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Now THIS is exactly the kind of horror movie I like to see being made. Looks genuinely disturbing and grim, no studio gloss here.
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VERY effective trailer. Not big on horror but the trailer made me instantly interested in seeing this. Looks super well directed.
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whoa!
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From RT, it has 89% from 6 reviews. It looks very promising. I enjoy period horror movies.
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Do want.
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That looks excellent. Tickets please.
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Man, whatever happened to horror movies appearing in OCTOBER?!?!?!?
Anyway, sold on "Graphic nudity". |
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Nice to finally get a trailer for this one. Been anxiously awaiting it ever since hearing about it from Sundance. Huge fan of both period and witch-based horror.
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Looks decent. Be interested to see how the reviews turn out. It could be really creepy or could be a boring period piece with a lot of cheap CGI we've seen in other exorcist/possessed movies.
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Originally Posted by jacob_b
(Post 12566299)
Looks decent. Be interested to see how the reviews turn out. It could be really creepy or could be a boring period piece with a lot of cheap CGI we've seen in other exorcist/possessed movies.
This Definitely looks interesting though. |
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THE WITCH will be in theaters on February 19, 2016.
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Nice. They moved that up, believe it was originally mid March. Has an 88% on RT.
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That first trailer is fantastic. This might be the first movie we go to this year.
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THE SATANIC TEMPLE ENDORSES A24'S THE WITCH
The Satanic Temple is calling Robert Eggers's The Witch "a transformative Satanic experience." Originally showcased at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, The Witch is a period piece set in 1630s New England. The Witch will open worldwide on February 19, though The Satanic Temple of New York City will hold premiere screenings starting on February 10. Endorsed screenings of The Witch will also include "interactive performances and ritualized pronouncements of a 'new Satanic era.'" Screenings in Los Angeles (February 12), Austin (February 16), and Detroit (to be determined) will follow. In an official statement, Jex Blackmore, the national spokesperson for The Satanic Temple, announced the organization is "confident" The Witch will "signal the call-to-arms for a Satanic uprising against the tyrannical vestiges of bigoted superstitions." The spokesperson added the film "will harken a new era of liberation and unfettered inquiry." The story follows a Puritan family who is forced to move to the edge of a spooky forest, said to be controlled by witches. Critics call the film genuinely terrifying, winning director Eggers the best director award at Sundance last year. |
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AKA we're using some of our marketing money to have them say this and draw headlines.
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After seeing so many Bible Belt-pandering movies last year, can I just say how refreshing it is to see one praised by the other side?
I really want to see this in theaters... but from my experience horror audiences SUCK. And this is coming from a die-hard horror junkie. |
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I can't wait to see this.
I wonder if that statement by the Satanic Temple hints at a spoiler though. Does it imply that Spoiler:
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Currently 84% on RT: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_...contentReviews
I will probably check this out Saturday morning. All the positive buzz has me excited. |
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Planning on checking this out tomorrow or Saturday.
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Yeah, I'm seeing this over the weekend.
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Seeing it tomorrow.
Originally Posted by islandclaws
(Post 12719623)
After seeing so many Bible Belt-pandering movies last year, can I just say how refreshing it is to see one praised by the other side?
Originally Posted by islandclaws
(Post 12719623)
I really want to see this in theaters... but from my experience horror audiences SUCK. And this is coming from a die-hard horror junkie.
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It's always screaming girls or guys who try to act tough or people who yell shit out. ALWAYS. But I might go to a theater near a local college, if they're showing it, because the audiences there tend to be a bit more respectful.
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I remember a man getting his family up to leave in the middle of Constantine and letting us all in the theater know that we were going to hell for watching the rest of it. I expect more of that here in batshit crazy belt.
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I would hope Westboro Baptist Church would show up since they're fairly close by.
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might actually see this tomorrow. we'll see...
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Saw it yesterday. I liked it, but wasn't blown away.
All the actors/actresses speak in heavy accents as well use dialogue from that era ("come hither", "what dost thou want", "I love thee", "where is thy brother", etc). It was difficult to understand with that combination of olde English and heavy accents, especially when they were saying their lines with alot of emotion. I wasn't exactly clear why the man and his family were kicked out of the plantation. Creepy atmosphere throughout, great use of music, and some disturbing imagery. The witch always being naked ramped up the creepiness. Also, animals man, they're scary ;) That last scene was especially interesting. I give it a B |
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Kind of interested in this but most modern horror films that get high praise never seem to do much for me.
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Originally Posted by Osiris3657
(Post 12727518)
Saw it yesterday. I liked it, but wasn't blown away.
All the actors/actresses speak in heavy accents as well use dialogue from that era ("come hither", "what dost thou want", "I love thee", "where is thy brother", etc). It was difficult to understand with that combination of olde English and heavy accents, especially when they were saying their lines with alot of emotion. I wasn't exactly clear why the man and his family were kicked out of the plantation. Creepy atmosphere throughout, great use of music, and some disturbing imagery. The witch always being naked ramped up the creepiness. Also, animals man, they're scary ;) That last scene was especially interesting. I give it a B Actors did a very good job. The color is really desaturated, at times almost looked b&w. But I understand the reason behind it. Definitely makes it feel extra bleak. Some of the musical passages felt like they were influenced by the Star Gate sequence from 2001. |
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Just got back from it. Yeah, the language can be tough to decipher, but I'm thankful that they weren't speaking it with a heavy Yorkshire accent, at least.
This movie really got me in a witchy-movie mood (I feel like re-watching Lords of Salem now) Best scene of the movie for me: Spoiler:
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Catching this tonight with Movie Pass, but I have found myself underwhelmed by horror movies as of late, even those that get critical acclaim. Maybe I'm just numb to everything. I enjoyed Crimson Peak visually, but then again, that wasn't really a horror movie.
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Have seen some comments on the internet. As I suspected people are saying "couldn't understand a damn thing" "boring as hell" "overhyped."
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Saw it. More or less agree with the sentiments on this board. I admire the movie more than I like it I think. Kudos for making the dialogue historically accurate, and for relying on creepy atmosphere instead of cheap scares. That said, I think critics are so tired of teen bopper horror that they automatically blow their load when something that tries to be moderately intelligent in the genre comes along. Basically, this movie is a bit overrated IMO , at east at this point. I am glad I viewed the old silent movie "Haxan" a few years ago, as it enhanced my overall comprehension of certain events. Also, just about every "freaky" moment in this movie can be seen in the previews. Lower your expectations.
That said, I thought the young performers all did a great job, particularly those who played Caleb and Tomessan . |
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I have a feeling this movie will do well this weekend but will have a big drop-off. It's being hyped way too much. I think most people are expecting to be blown away.
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Originally Posted by Mike86
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Kind of interested in this but most modern horror films that get high praise never seem to do much for me.
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It comes down to what scares you. This movie isn't full of jump-scares or clowns or stalking killers.
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Ha, yea it appears audiences are not enjoying it as much as the critics. 87% on RT from the critics, and 57% from the audience.
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I really liked it, but it is slow moving & basically a period piece so might not be for everyone. The direction and lighting were very good so I felt very immersed in the world. The score was also a highlight. I really enjoyed the child actors too, especially the older daughter. She was fantastic. Hope to see more of her in the future.
Of course, Black Philip deserves an Oscar nomination and is a STAR. So many movies lose me at the end, but I really like how they finished up this one too. All in all, a great movie experience. |
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I was disappointed overall with it, but it might have to do with expectations. My friends and I were expecting something great and scary, but it ended up feeling more like a family drama with a supernatural twist.
I thought the pace might pick up through the movie, but it never really did. Pretty slow going and not really scary to me at all. A couple kind of creepy moments, but I just ended up feeling bad for the family. And agree with the speech being difficult to understand. It was hard to decipher what they were saying some of the time. |
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