The summary of the transcript is a review of the horror movie "The Witch" (also known as "Vivec") by James Agee. The movie, directed by Robert Eggers, is set in the 17th century and follows a family of Puritans who are banished from their community and have to build a farm for themselves near some spooky woods. The film is praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the farm was built from scratch with materials and techniques that the characters would have used in their time.
The film is noted for its unique approach to horror, with the terror derived from foreboding shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack. The characters speak in archaic dialogue, partially taken from contemporary journals, which can be challenging to understand. However, the film is commended for its rewarding experience, as it authentically transports the viewer to a totally unfamiliar time.
The film's central character, Thomason, played by Anja Taylor, is a teenager who finds herself captive to the era's hardships and superstitions. The film is noted for its stunning and mysteriously supernatural visuals.
The film's narrative revolves around the family's struggles and the supernatural elements that they encounter. The film is noted for its exploration of themes such as faith, morality, and the consequences of sin. The film's climax involves a confrontation between Thomason and a goat named Black Phillip, which leads to a series of violent and gruesome deaths.
The film concludes with a discussion of the number of characters who died during the course of the film. The film is noted for its effective and memorable death scenes, with one of the deaths involving a goat. The film's runtime of 92 minutes results in a kill on average every 23 minutes.
In conclusion, the film is praised for its unique approach to horror and its exploration of themes such as faith, morality, and the consequences of sin. Despite its divisive nature, the film is commended for its rewarding experience and its effective and memorable death scenes.
1. The document discusses a film called "The Witch or the Vivec", a New England folktale that premiered in 2015.
2. The movie follows a family of Puritans who are banished from their community due to their extremist beliefs.
3. The family has to build a farm for themselves near spooky woods.
4. The film is a supernatural horror film that is painstakingly accurate to the 17th century.
5. The film was directed by Robert Eggers, who is known for his attention to authenticity.
6. The film features archaic dialogue and the characters speak in early modern English.
7. The film is divided into several parts, each focusing on different characters and their experiences.
8. The film includes scenes of violence, including a scene where a character is killed by a goat.
9. The film concludes with a scene where a character is confronted by a group of witches.
10. The film was premiered in 2015 and had a wide US release in 2016.
11. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
12. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
13. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
14. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
15. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
16. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
17. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
18. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
19. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
20. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
21. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
22. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
23. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
24. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
25. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
26. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
27. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
28. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
29. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence.
30. The film was praised for its supernatural horror elements, including shots of nature and discordant howling on the soundtrack.
31. The film was also praised for its authenticity, with the director ensuring that the set and costumes were accurate to the time period.
32. The film was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its depiction of violence