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Not everyone may get this flick, but for those that do they will love it, and it will stay with them.
I saw this movie in the theaters, it seems the general consensus is that most people don't get this movie. Teenagers were laughing because they don't understand the "horror". They cannot grasp a deeper evil in this movie; if its not a ghost or monster popping out they won't be scared. If you know the actual history of witches and such you will see this movie for what it really is. If you're expecting jump scares and witches like the ones in perhaps other horror movies then you will be sorely disappointed. I, for one, loved this movie from start to finish. It was beautifully shot, wonderfully cast, acted accurately, and made me feel everything I wanted to feel when I saw the trailers and got my first impressions. I love feeling absolutely helpless in the face of evil, almost like the final episodes of the Berserk anime. I cannot wait to watch this with like-minded individuals in my home. To those who reviewed this and felt nothing well, I don't understand why they watch horror movies, or any movies, to begin with then (perhaps I am overly sensitive?). You have to put yourself in the time period and characters shoes the best you can. -Spoilers below, please don't read further if you want to enjoy this flick from beginning to end- Some people say the ending leaves them unsatisfied, sure, the ending has a semi-slow wind-down but its not to a happy conclusion. Its a slow descent into the evils of the time period. It's not meant to be a high action battle vs good and evil. Evil won, it was winning the entire time and after the climax it takes its victim. It's meant to fill you with dread and make you feel helpless in the face of it. Bravo, I say.
May 2016 · Movies and TV · verified purchase
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