The new supernatural-thriller, The Witch, is already drawing a lot of attention from the horror world . The indie film was both written and directed by Robert Eggers, who won the award for ‘Best Director’ at 2015’s Sundance Film Festival. Studio A24, the studio behind ‘Ex Machina’, is behind he film. Moments ago a brand new trailer was released that reveals more of the frightening film.
In The Witch old traditional fears of magic, witchcraft, and possession combine to create a dark tale that explores one family’s fears and superstitions. The Witch stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucus Dawson.
The movie, set in the 1630’s, takes place in New England, years before the Salem witch trials of 1692. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and crops wilt and a child disappears, only to return possessed. As things worsen, everyone begins to accuse the teenage daughter of being the source of the trouble. As the family’s situation continues to worsen, everyone finds their faith, strength and family bonds tested.
The Witch will arrive in US theaters on February 19th.
