The Witch

  • Theatrical - Wide 2016-02-19
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9/10

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New England, 1630: William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. ‘The... See more Witch’ is a chilling portrait of a family unraveling within their own fears and anxieties, leaving them prey for an inescapable evil.

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Review: The Witch (TIFF 2015)

PLOT: Expelled from their village, a family of  devoutly Christian settlers encounter supernatural forces in 17th century New England. REVIEW: Not catching THE WITCH at Sundance this year proved to be one of my only true regrets of the festival,...

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DVD/Blu-ray Release Dates: MAY AND JUNE 2016!

Time for summer, bitches! And time for another Blu-ray/DVD release date update! In May we’ve got the fantastically fun blockbuster DEADPOOL, the first season of MTV’s SCREAM and the very awesome indie thriller THE WITCH! In June we’ve got GHOSTBUSTERS...

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DVD/Blu-ray Release Dates: APRIL & MAY 2016

Spring has officially sprung and while most people are starting to spend more and more time outside, us movie nerds are perfectly happy getting comfy and watching some new flicks; hence, time to update our Blu-ray and DVD release dates!...

The Witch is getting a nationwide re-release this Friday

Have you seen Robert Eggers' THE WITCH yet? The film seemed to be rather divisive, with it receiving some very high praise and good reviews (The Arrow gave it a 7/10 review, while Eric Walkuski gave it a 9/10), but...
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The Witch will ensnare your senses on home video this May

THE WITCH has already torn through theaters with its oppressive Puritan horrors, but just when you thought the nightmare was over, it's already heading to home video. Lionsgate will cast THE WITCH on Blu-Ray and DVD on May 17th. The special...
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Robert Eggers won’t make The Witch 2

THE WITCH is dividing horror fans as fiercely as any major genre release I can think of in recent years. Some, like myself, found it to be truly unnerving and disturbing. Others just don’t see what the fuss is about,...
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Top 10 Canadian Horror Flicks!

Although our very own The Arrow found it a little less effective than both Eric and I, there’s no doubt that Robert Eggers’ THE WITCH is one of the most harrowing horror films to come out this past calendar year....
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Black Phillip is front and center in this teaser for The Witch

THE WITCH is barreling around theaters now, and the breakout star is none other than the goat featured in the film, Black Phillip. I can't say I'm surprised. A creepy, atmospheric addition to the colonial household, Black Phillip gives a better...
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