The Love Witch
The Love Witch

The Love Witch

2016Movie121 minEnglish

A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users87%
Director: Anna BillerGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance

Plot Summary

A visually stunning and satirical take on witchcraft and female desire, 'The Love Witch' follows Elaine, a modern-day witch who moves to a new town seeking love. She uses her magical potions and spells to enchant the men she desires, but her obsessive pursuit leads to disastrous and darkly comedic consequences. The film explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and the patriarchal expectations placed upon women.

Critical Reception

The Love Witch was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its distinctive visual style, homage to 1960s and 70s cinema, and its sharp social commentary. Critics lauded Samantha Robinson's performance as Elaine and Anna Biller's meticulous direction. While some found its pacing deliberate, the consensus was that it was a unique and provocative cinematic experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant, retro aesthetic and meticulous set design.
  • Celebrated for its feminist undertones and critique of male entitlement.
  • Samantha Robinson's performance as the titular witch is a standout.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique style, captivating visuals, and engaging story. Many found it to be a fun, darkly humorous, and thought-provoking film. Some viewers noted that while entertaining, the deliberate pacing might not appeal to everyone.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the 2017 Saturn Awards for Samantha Robinson. Also received several nominations and awards from independent film festivals.

Fun Fact

Director Anna Biller spent ten years developing and making 'The Love Witch', handling nearly every aspect of production herself, including writing, directing, producing, editing, costume design, and set decoration.

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Gimly

Gimly

The story may be imperfect, but I have never in my life seen a more accurate modern-day throwback to cinema of the 1960s. Not a film everybody will love, but certainly a film every movie buff should watch. _Final rating:★★★ - I personall...