It's remarkable how far back in time this one goes! “The Witch” is an incredibly detailed attempt to recreate what life was like for Puritans in New England. Everything, from their clothing to their way of living, feels authentic. The dialogue even comes directly from writings and speeches from that era. It’s almost as if Mel Gibson took “The Passion of the Christ” and shifted it forward about 1600 years. As stated, the story takes place in Puritan New England, where a family is exiled from their community and forced to survive on their own in the wilderness. While they're constructing their home, unsettling events begin, beginning with the disappearance of baby Samuel. Things just keep escalating until… well, I won’t give anything away. You really should watch it yourself. This movie creates a genuinely dark and unsettling atmosphere. It’s hard to recall when I last didn’t anticipate the usual cheap thrills from jump scares, but the film is so captivating that it did manage to startle me on occasion. Robert Eggers appears to have initiated a new trend in old-fashioned supernatural horror that explores deep philosophical themes. I admit I made comparisons to Ari Aster's “Hereditary,” mostly because of the overall feeling and how the movie left me afterward. However, the film isn’t flawless. In an odd way, its very perfection contributes to its flaws. The recreation of the period is so meticulous—especially the dialogue—that it can occasionally be distracting; I'd pause momentarily just to process what was said, which unfortunately broke my immersion. It’s a peculiar criticism that something could be so accurate and yet still hinder your ability to get lost in the story, but that’s exactly what happened here. “The Witch” is quite an accomplishment, and it’s good to see this film—which might otherwise have remained obscure—has gained popularity, enough for Robert Eggers to make a sequel with “The Lighthouse,” which has a Lovecraftian vibe. It's certainly worth seeing.

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