Disturbing, discomforting, visually haunting

Rating: Null/10 (28 February 2016)

The Witch really puts emphasis back into the word "horror". Very discomforting film, filled with such a large amount of disturbing images that haven't left my mind. It always keeps you at a distance to not fully grasp what is going on, but this adds to its lingering power. It honestly feels like a horror classic that has been able to stand ground with films like The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. The entire ensemble cast is incredibly strong, being able to engage in this dialogue that could have felt inorganic but feels totally lived-in and natural. Not only are the adult actors strong, but the younger actors as well. This fits in well with The Babadook and It Follows as three legitimately fantastic horror films that all came out within the span of three years.