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Much to my chagrin, they didn’t hold back.

Here’s what they made me watch, and how freaked out I got.

The Witch

It’s evocative, engrossing, and chilling stuff.

That’s not to do down the Philippou brothers' work; technically, it’s well put together.

The relatively sedate, slow-paced opening really effectively helps build that sense of dread.

The Witch | Official Trailer HD | A24 - YouTube

But from then on, we’re just confronted by ever-more distressing scenes as the demon takes hold.

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