Terrible film. Regret seeing it

Rating: 1/10 (7 April 2016)

The Witch is not a film, it is an exercise in showing off mood with zero story throughout the entire running time. If you want nice visuals (which this film has) go and watch music videos on YouTube. Without going into too much detail, the characters have so much promise- they are meticulously researched by the writer/director. You feel like you have stepped into the past. But this feeling fades within the first few minutes as they are not developed at all. Not once was I frightened or scared, I actual felt ill as the film attempted to shock and build tension but failed every time. If you want a similar film that succeeds, go and watch The Shining. You care about the characters and you feel the tension. I went in with a friend and for the first time we both wished we walked out. Boring, perverse and not worthy of your precious time.