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In the aftermath of the Great Plague and amidst the subsequent witch-hunts against women, a young widow grapples with the tragic death of her husband in a society completely consumed by fear and death. Because she rejects the advances of her landlord, she is falsely accused of being a witch and thrown in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. She must endure physical persecution at the hands of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and face her own inner demons as the devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.
In 1665 England, during the Great Plague, a young widow named Grace Haverstock is falsely accused of being a witch. Facing persecution and the constant threat of the supernatural, she must confront her own demons and the terrifying reality of her accusers' beliefs. As the plague ravages the land, the line between earthly injustice and demonic forces blurs.
The Reckoning received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to a derivative plot and uneven execution. While some appreciated its gothic atmosphere and attempt at a period horror, others found it lacking in originality and character development. Audience reception was similarly divided.
Praised for its atmospheric setting and gothic horror elements.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Found by some to be a standard witch trial horror film with little innovation.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divisive experience, with some appreciating the period setting and horror elements, while others found the story unoriginal and the acting unconvincing. Many felt it failed to live up to its potential.
The film was written by Neil Marshall along with co-writer and star Charlotte Kirk, who had previously worked with Marshall on 'The Descent: Part 2' (uncredited) and 'Centigrade'.
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Has its moments but didn't quite do it for me, especially with some of the cheesier moments (when our main character hallucinates the demon or devil), and the musical cues of Sean Pertee's religious judgeship is way over-the-top. But I did ...
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