WitchSlayer Gretl
WitchSlayer Gretl

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WitchSlayer Gretl

2012
Movie
86 min
English

Twenty years after his encounter with the witch, a grown-up Hansel returns to the haunted forest, seeking revenge.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Marcus KochGenres: Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a dark, medieval-esque world, the legendary witch hunter Gretl is on a relentless quest to eradicate all witches. She seeks vengeance for her family, who were killed by a coven. Her path leads her to a remote village where a powerful coven, led by the malevolent Mamba, is preparing for a ritual that could unleash unimaginable evil.

Critical Reception

WitchSlayer Gretl received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited for its low production values, weak plot, and uninspired performances. While it aimed for a gritty, dark fantasy horror aesthetic, it generally failed to deliver a compelling or satisfying viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a dark fantasy aesthetic but criticized for its execution.

  • Noted for its gore, but often seen as gratuitous and lacking substance.

  • Frequently described as a poorly made B-movie with little to offer beyond its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for WitchSlayer Gretl are scarce, but those available tend to echo critical sentiments, frequently pointing to its low budget, uneven acting, and a story that doesn't quite come together.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Marcus Koch, is also known for his work in special effects makeup for horror films.

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Wuchak

***Witchhunters fighting a coven of witches in the forest*** Presumably a sequel to the 1812 fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about a brother & sister and their run-in with a witch in the forests of medieval Germany, Hansel and Gretl (SI...