Witches
Witches

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Witches

2023
Movie
0
English

Three over-looked and under-laid young women, a box of matches and some sage; can the cult leader rid the coven of their sins before it's too late?

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Director: N/A (This appears to be a reference to a work in progress or a hypothetical project, as no officially released film with the exact title 'Witches' was directed by a single known individual in 2023. The most recent major adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' was in 2020.)Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

As there is no confirmed 2023 film titled 'Witches', a plot summary cannot be provided. The 2020 film adaptation, directed by Robert Zemeckis, follows a young orphan who stumbles upon a coven of child-hunting witches and, with the help of his grandmother, must stop them.

Critical Reception

Information unavailable for a 2023 release. The 2020 film received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual effects and Anne Hathaway's performance, but criticism for its deviation from the source material and uneven tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visuals were often striking, but the narrative struggled to find its footing.

  • Performances were a highlight, though some found the adaptation lacking.

  • A departure from the original story that divided audiences.

Google audience: Audience reception for any potential 2023 'Witches' is unavailable. For the 2020 film, audience scores were generally positive, appreciating the performances and spooky elements, though some felt it didn't quite capture the magic of the book.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for a 2023 release.

Fun Fact

The most recent major film adaptation of 'The Witches' was released in 2020 and featured Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch, a role previously iconic for Anjelica Huston in the 1990 version.

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