236 The Witch (The VVitch: A New-England Folktale, 2015) Repodcast
Description
We are kicking off this Spooktober with a re-release of our episode on The Witch: A New-England Folktale. We discuss religious extremism, divisive pacing, the scapegoating of women, regular goating, puritan clothing, and of course… witches!
This episode was first released Friday Oct 27, 2023
I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa
The Witch (stylized as The VVitch, and subtitled A New-England Folktale) is a 2015 folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson. Set in 1630s New England, its plot follows a Puritan family who encounter forces of evil in the woods beyond their farm.
An international co-production of the United States and Canada, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2015, and was widely released by A24 on February 19, 2016. It was a critical and financial success, grossing $40 million against a $4 million budget, and is considered by some to be one of the best horror films of the 2010s.
The Witch Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&ab_channel=A24
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