The Book of the Witch – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Book of the Witch is an interesting mystery with a supernatural twist.
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Director: Joshua Sowden
Writer: Joshua Sowden (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ian Cardoni (Grown Ups)
- Ali Williams (Acts of Revenge)
- Krishna Smitha (Wolf Children)
- Danny Parker-Lopes (Minority Report)
- Sadhana Singhal
Plot: Driven by her fear of death, Victoria hunts a mythical Witch, determined to steal her book that grants eternal life-but at a sinister price.
Runtime: 1 Hour 13 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Book of the Witch starts when security guard Victoria (Smitha) unlocks more clues to a mystery in her life. Her co-worker August (Parker-Lopes) helps supply her with goods so she can search for an answer. However, a series of strange events around the building they guard leaves Victoria wondering what is going on.
Once Victoria gets close to the Witch (Williams) she starts to learn more about its power. However, her determination to solve the problems from her past leads her down a dangerous path.
Verdict on The Book of the Witch
Recap
The movie follows a security guard who is haunted by something from her past. She is investigating a supernatural connection which leads her down a path and confronting the same entity which haunts her.
Best Parts
The movie uses the haunted soul hunting for answers to drive the story forward. We get two people who are alone in the world and must overcome their demons to solve the problem. Along with the witches’ presence being more open and haunting, it makes things feel more terrifying in places.
Worst Parts
The location is strange with a large part of the movie being set in a large, abandoned building in the middle of the city. It works at times but also can feel a bit more out of place too.
Final Thoughts –The Book of the Witch creates a compelling mystery.
