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The Witch in the Window

2018

Action / Drama / Horror

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Arija Bareikis as Beverly
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708.55 MB
1280*640
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 17 min
P/S 1 / 9
1.28 GB
1920*960
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 17 min
P/S 1 / 9

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Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird5 / 10

Malice that should have been stronger

Was pretty intrigued by the concept, which may not have been a new one but there was potential for it to be a creepy film if done right. The title is simple but certainly grabs the attention and is to the point. Some of my horror reviews recently sound indicates someone who dislikes the horror genre, quite the contrary, it's not my favourite genre but there are many watchable and more (even classic) films in it and there is appreciation for it (as with all genres old and new).

'The Witch in the Window' is certainly nowhere near close to being one of my worst recent film viewings and have definitely seen far worse throughout my life. However, a classic 'The Witch in the Window' is not and have also seen much better films recently. It is another one of those watchable films that doesn't quite do enough with its potential but doesn't squander it, which was a relief for me having seen a lot of potential wastes and was growing tired of them.

Starting with the good things, 'The Witch in the Window' does provide unsettlement visually, with ominous photography that has slickness if not always refinement. The setting and lighting similarly are spooky. It is hauntingly scored and there is evidence of focus and momentum in the directing.

Once it gets going, 'The Witch in the Window' does boast a good amount of skin-crawling suspense and unsettling scares. As well as a surprising emotional impact in a quietly sorrowful sort of way, there is evidence of character development here and while not rich it was hardly surface level. Actually found myself caring for the lead characters and their story, which did give the film its heart. The acting is pretty decent too.

However, 'The Witch in the Window' does take too long to get going and set up with a pretty dull first 20-25 minutes that could easily have been tightened. Worse was the ending, which on top of being too easily telegraphed too early was very rushed and muddled, as well as going overboard on the bitter-sweetness.

Much more could have been done with the titular character, who should have been the star of the show but the way she is utilised and written is one of the biggest drawbacks. She is scary but has a back-story that is badly under-developed with too many things on an explanation level left unclear and then confused when explanation is attempted. Throughout the dialogue is very stilted.

Altogether, watchable but lacking in too many areas. 5/10 Bethany Cox

Reviewed by nogodnomasters7 / 10

I'm not scared

A father and his 12-year-old son bond during Vermont's mud season while fixing up a home, one with a witch in the window. The witch becomes a nuisance. Her sitting reminded me of "The Sentinel." I think someone other than Alex Draper would have been better for the role and the dialogue needed improvement.

This is a decent horror film "safe" for the kids to watch. There is no sex, swearing, nudity, or gore.

Reviewed by jpop-352087 / 10

Atmospheric, spooky, well shot, well acted.

What a wonderful surprise this was. Went in expecting very little but got a really well shot, well acted classic ghost story. Not breaking too many boundaries in terms of originality but solid and genuinely chilling and scary in places. Definitely a hidden gem and worthy of a higher score on here.

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