A fascinating story full of symbolism and diabolical horror.

Rating: 8/10 (25 June 2019)

This film presents us with an extremely disturbing, dark and depressing story, based on popular tales and legends, it is a horror story carried out in a different way than what we are used to. The Witch is not a movie for just anyone, it is not a quick horror movie or random jumpscares, it establishes itself as the narrative of the sad fate of a poor family as they are harassed by the evil powers of an outside witch.
The film is filmed in a beautiful way, creating fantastic images that get stuck in our minds, but above all, full of symbolism and icons that present us with constant subconscious ideas to build the story they are trying to give. The performances are fascinating and make us see the real panic within the characters, even the performances of children are quite solid. The direction is fantastic, the scenes are dark, medieval and cold, giving a strong feeling of desolation. With a fantastic script, it makes us see through the eyes of the poor victims of this story.
The Witch is a strong film, full of very incredible and spooky images, concentrates mainly on a very strong subject which is witchcraft and the powers of hell, teaching us the horrors that these entail, however, in a magical way and yet realistic, raw and sincere, without over-explained fantasies or effects. And it doesn't need explanation, that's what this movie is about, to face the horrors of powers that go beyond our understanding, our power and our mental health. Probably one of my favorite horror movies, a perfect movie for those seeking the ''special touch'' in the over-saturated genre of terror. Fascinating.
''Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?''