Coven
Coven

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Coven

2020
Movie
80 min
English

Five undergrad witches come together in order to perform a ritual to invoke the ancient powers of the witch Ashura.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Anya MillsGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the remote, atmospheric town of Black Creek, a young woman named Sasha returns to her childhood home following her mother's mysterious death. She quickly becomes entangled with the enigmatic "Coven," a group of women rumored to possess strange powers and hold sway over the town's dark secrets. As Sasha delves deeper, she uncovers a chilling connection between the Coven, her family's past, and the unsettling events plaguing Black Creek.

Critical Reception

Coven garnered a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Jennifer Beals. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a less impactful horror experience than anticipated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and intriguing premise.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot that doesn't fully deliver on its horror potential.

  • Jennifer Beals' performance was a standout, adding depth to the supernatural elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and the performances, finding it a moderately engaging mystery. However, many viewers felt the story became too complicated and the resolution was somewhat unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Jennifer Beals.

Fun Fact

The isolated, wooded setting of Black Creek was largely filmed in and around British Columbia, Canada, contributing to the film's moody and claustrophobic visual style.

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