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The Book of the Witch is a 2024 horror film about a young woman who is hunting a supposedly mythical witch, determined to steal her book that grants eternal life but at a sinister price.
The movie was written, photographed, directed, produced and edited by Joshua Sowden.
The Self Esteem Productions movie stars Ian Cardoni, Ali Williams, Krishna Smitha, Danny Parker-Lopes, Sadhana Singhal and Lorne Wood.
Reviews:
“From the opening shot of a mist-shrouded forest, Sowden’s direction is meticulous, almost oppressively so. Every frame feels designed to crawl under your skin: dim candlelight flickers ominously over faded ink, shadows stretch unnaturally across walls, and the constant sound of wind howling outside Sarah’s cabin keeps you on edge. It’s a masterclass in atmosphere, but one that teeters dangerously close to suffocating its own narrative momentum.” Dark Matters
“The Book of the Witch succeeds in making the conventional image of a witch frightening once more. Williams‘ arthritic, tendril movements as the witch are in and of themselves scary. What seals it is the delivery of cryptic dialogue and the notable hair and make up work. Finally, witches are scary again.” 7 out of 10, Horror Buzz
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Cast and characters:
Ian Cardoni … Francis; Ali Williams … The Witch; Krishna Smitha … Victoria; Danny Parker-Lopes … August; Sadhana Singhal … Mother; Lorne Wood … Kyle Foster
Budget:
$12,000 (estimated)
Tech specs:
1 hour 13 minutes
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