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The Witch (2015)
The Literary
122 N. Neil St.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 954-1500
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A landmark of modern horror and the astonishing feature debut of Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse, The Northman, Nosferatu), this chilling tale of superstition, isolation, and religious paranoia helped usher in a new era of intelligent, atmospheric horror. Drawing extensively from period diaries, folklore, and historical records, Eggers creates a world of astonishing authenticity, immersing audiences in the fears and anxieties of colonial New England. Rather than relying on conventional jump scares, the film builds dread through meticulous craftsmanship: candlelit interiors, haunting sound design, stark natural landscapes, and an overwhelming sense that something is profoundly wrong. Every detail contributes to an atmosphere of mounting paranoia as faith, family, and identity begin to unravel. Featuring a breakout performance by Anya Taylor-Joy, this modern folk-horror classic is a remarkably assured debut — hypnotic, disturbing, and utterly immersive. It's the kind of film that demands to be experienced in a dark theater, where its creeping dread can take full effect.
Content Warnings: Horror violence, disturbing imagery, child death, animal violence, religious extremism, psychological distress, nudity, and occult themes.
USA / Canada 2015 • 92 min 1.66:1) • Rated R
Directed by: Robert Eggers
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw
Advance tickets: $10 ($8 for current members) | Regular admission: $12 (at the door)
Presented by: Film-Fanatic.Club