Circle was AWFUL such a waste of time, I expected something like The Killing Room or Exam where the people at least try to find a way out, instead it was just a bunch of F-grade dialogue covering every hot social topic regarding race, class, etc. If I knew nothing exciting was going to happen, I would've just skipped to the end.
The only redeeming moment was "Everybody vote for the black guy"
What an amazing film, but because I enjoy slow burners, I can really understand why people that enjoy thrill ride Horror hated it.
It was such an emotionally and mentally challenging movie to watch - and for me, that's extremely enjoyable. A truly good film has the ability to provoke thought, but also make you feel. For some people though, emotionally and mentally challenging isn't fun to watch.
I'm glad I watched the film alone. There were just moments when I went "whoah" because I was finally able to comprehend what was going on.
What an amazing film, but because I enjoy slow burners, I can really understand why people that enjoy thrill ride Horror hated it.
It was such an emotionally and mentally challenging movie to watch - and for me, that's extremely enjoyable. A truly good film has the ability to provoke thought, but also make you feel. For some people though, emotionally and mentally challenging isn't fun to watch.
I'm glad I watched the film alone. There were just moments when I went "whoah" because I was finally able to comprehend what was going on.
Also, the score was just... wow.
YAs slay sis! glad u liked it. Its a complex movie, it makes you think. You nailed it most people watch horror for scares and jumps(not saying all of them) so this movie wasn't what they expected from a horror movie. Imma rewatch it again maybe this weekend and I'd like to watch it alone and with subtitles cuz some stuff was a bit hard for me to understand with those accents.
Funny you posted this because I was just gonna post this cool article Bloodydisgusting wrote about it.
Quote:
Whether or not Robert Eggers’ The Witch was overhyped is irrelevant to me. I’m not even sure why anyone bases their enjoyment level on what other people tell them. Growing up in Chicago I used to read Roger Ebert’s reviews religiously. In fact, I rarely agreed with him when it came to horror. The point is, as a fan of cinema, especially horror, I think you should form your own opinion. There’s no wrong or right answer; all that is real is how you emotional connect to a film.
The backlash behind A24’s The Witch really bugs the **** out of me, especially because it shines a light on how little the general public understands about filmmaking. And it’s beyond insulting that there are people who hate Eggers’ film just because it was deemed “over-hyped”. Do you think that when Eggers was filming this indie production, assembled by various small investors, he was even expecting the sort of attention the film has received? This magical time in his life is a celebration, not just for him, but for independent cinema.
But I digress, especially since I already ranted about how important The Witch was for the horror genre. Right now I’m speaking to the readers who like the film as much as I do. In fact, I’m obsessed. It’s become part of my daily routine to watch some of the movie as I marvel in the accomplishment. There’s something to be said about everything going right for a filmmaker – from the acting down to the costume and sound design – that just makes me stop and stare in awe like it’s a Picasso hanging in a museum.
Part of my obsession led me to listen to the commentary track, something I never do (there just aren’t enough hours in a day). While it’s not the most riveting of conversations (maybe they needed Anya Taylor-Joy to join in), I did learn quite a bit. Here are some of the most interesting bits that I thought you guys would enjoy…
Baby Entrails
At the beginning of the movie we see “The Witch” after she kidnaps the family’s baby right in front of Thomasin’s (Anya Taylor-Joy) very eyes. When we see her, she’s grinding something in a wooden vat and then proceeds to cover herself and a stick with blood.
Eggers confirms this is in fact the baby’s entrails, while also explaining that what you see it not a broomstick.
“She’s ground the baby’s entrails that will help her fly,” says Eggers.
There’s a lot of literature of evil witches making these flying “sticks” with unguents (another word for brew).
“The active ingredients was the entrails of unbaptized baby. She flies on a stick and not a broomstick…[they are] referred to as ‘poles.’ You’ll see that in Salem a lot.”
Peekaboo
The Witch originally opened with the peekaboo sequence, referenced above, but Eggers felt they needed more about the family to set up the story.
“We knew even less about family,” Eggers revealed. “It would have made for a very good jarring opening but we needed more scope and understanding of the family’s past.”
Dedication to Authenticity
Eggers revealed that it still bothers him that you can see Anya Taylor-Joy’s earring holes, especially in HD, and wishes that he had “CG’s them out.” Talk about dedication to authenticity, especially since they’re barely visible.
Eggers’ Reoccurring Dream
There’s a scene in which Caleb (Harvey Scrimshaw) finds his way to one of the Witch’s huts and is seduced. The sequence stemmed from a recurring dream Eggers used to have.
“While it’s a cinematic cliché, it’s also a recurring dream I had as well,” he stated.
He also revealed that this was Scrimshaw’s first kiss, which was with an Australian Victoria Secret model (Sara Stevens).
Bonus: The “old” hand you see in the bottom screencap is a trick shot that sneakily used an old woman’s arm in place of Sara’s).
What’s with the Hare?
Eggers urged viewers to Google search “witch” and “hare” to understand the significance behind the hare’s constant cameos. From what we can tell, the hare was either the Witch or one of her creations that was used to either spy on the family (this is more likely the crow) or steal from them.
What an amazing film, but because I enjoy slow burners, I can really understand why people that enjoy thrill ride Horror hated it.
It was such an emotionally and mentally challenging movie to watch - and for me, that's extremely enjoyable. A truly good film has the ability to provoke thought, but also make you feel. For some people though, emotionally and mentally challenging isn't fun to watch.
I'm glad I watched the film alone. There were just moments when I went "whoah" because I was finally able to comprehend what was going on.
Neon demon premiere at Cannes: getting mixed reviews some praise it some say it's pointless but visually stunning. Cannibalims, lesbian necrophilia, blood, puke, violence. Mess I'm excited.
Neon demon premiere at Cannes: getting mixed reviews some praise it some say it's pointless but visually stunning. Cannibalims, lesbian necrophilia, blood, puke, violence. Mess I'm excited.
Neon demon premiere at Cannes: getting mixed reviews some praise it some say it's pointless but visually stunning. Cannibalims, lesbian necrophilia, blood, puke, violence. Mess I'm excited.
I re-watched The Final Girls last night and it's honestly one of my favorite slasher movies ever. It's soo original and innovative, yet pays homage to slasher cliches PERFECTLY.
It's kind of like the modern day version of Scary Movie. I'd love to see it becoming a franchise.
This is the 3rd time I've seen it and I can say it's even better after every time. A true modern classic.
Does anyone know anymore campy but great movies besides Cabin In The Woods and the Zombie movies?
Guys I need someone to recommend me a GREAT horror/slasher movie, preferably campy, that I will have NO idea where it's going, and it must take me on a journey. Smart, with sharp twists, good acting, great storyline, great amount of gore and death scenes.
I've already seen The Final Girls, Cabin In The Woods, Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, Zombieland, Scary Movies.
Guys I need someone to recommend me a GREAT horror/slasher movie, preferably campy, that I will have NO idea where it's going, and it must take me on a journey. Smart, with sharp twists, good acting, great storyline, great amount of gore and death scenes.
I've already seen The Final Girls, Cabin In The Woods, Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, Zombieland, Scary Movies.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Watch The Strangers and You're Next. They are two of my favorites. Vacancy 1 and 2 are great two. The don't have tons of gore but are great slashers.
does it get better or is it always boring?
did you like it?
such a waste of time, I expected something like The Killing Room or Exam where the people at least try to find a way out, instead it was just a bunch of F-grade dialogue covering every hot social topic regarding race, class, etc. If I knew nothing exciting was going to happen, I would've just skipped to the end. 
