By Kristi O’Toole

In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer (Ralph Ineson), his wife (Kate Dickie) and four of their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson) suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan’s faith, loyalty and love to one another.

While this movie appears to hold all the ingredients of a great horror film, it seems to have struck a nerve among the Pagan community. Chief complaints are how poorly depicted the witches are, citing false representation and the twisting of a peaceful and nature loving religion into something much darker.

Rotten Tomatoes gives The Witch 7/10 stars. The Witch premiers February 19th (Limited) with an R Rating.

When Kristi isn’t writing for NewzBreaker, she writes supernatural suspense novels having three currently published. If you would like to check out any of her books they can be found online and at other major retailers like Books a Million and Amazon. Never one to rest, she also paints/designs shoes and items for the home. Check out her eBay store, Watered Down Vodka and her FB page.

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