What Is The Witch About?
The Witch is a 2015 American period horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers. It follows a Puritan family in 1630s New England who face escalating hardships after being banished from their plantation. The story centers on suspicion, religious fear, and the alleged witchcraft of the family's eldest daughter, Thomasin.
Cast and Production Details
The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, with Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie as her parents. It was produced in part by Jay Van Hoy and Lars Knudsen, with cinematography by Jarin Blaschke. The production emphasizes historical accuracy in costumes, language, and setting.
Release and Reception
The Witch premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015 and was released theatrically in February 2016. It received positive reviews for its atmosphere and performances, and it is frequently cited as a notable example of folk horror. For more background, see the Wikipedia entry on the film: The Witch film.
