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Yar, you be here: The Witches > Customer Reviews The Witches Customer Reviews (1 - 3 of 9 Reviews)Joan Fontaine to the rescue
Joan Fontaine is luminous in this Hammer thriller. Actually, there are few thrills but many surprises in this intelligently written and acted film. After a traumatizing event in Africa, Fontaine moves back to England and settles into a teaching position in a small village. Doesn't take long for Fontaine to realize somthing is seriously wrong in this quaint town. The suspense builds slowly and Fontaine gives a wonderful performance. Kay Walsh is also effective in a supporting role. This DVD is beautifully rendered, with pristine picture and sound. The Witches
1966 Hammer dir: Carl Frankel, also known as "The Devil's Own." The subject of this great Hammer film is Voodoo. Joan Fontaine comes back from Africa only to find a witches' coven in England about to sacrifice a virgin. I have a washed out copy all cut up from TV. So it'll be great to finally buy a clean widescreen version. Anytime I see a Hammer film released I scoop it. I love the feel of "Hammer studio" -- the dark, Gothic mood -- that only Hammer can do. But I have to admit Hammer would be proud of Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow." Get the DVD; it has a great Running commentary by Burton. If you like "The Witches" try other Hammer films like "Plague of the Zombies," the "Devil Rides Out, "Twins of Evil," "Vampire Circus" and how about Mario Bava's "Black Sunday". Great film you have to have! I have all the Barbara Steele and Hammer stuff on Video and Laser (I'm missing "Capt Kronos: Vampire Hunter") and am waiting for it to be release on DVD. I love the 60's, and it show's. You can't go wrong with Hammer Films. When Peter Cushing died it was a national day of mourning for my friends and I. That voodoo that you do.
The Witches is more mystery than terror. Joan Fontaine returns to England as a school marm after a frightening run in with witch doctors in Africa. True to Hammer form wierd things start happening in this charming English country side. Great movie with great mystery until the orgy of the witches. The firey head dress, and choreographed convulsions are a bit much, and I don't even want to think about that brown stuff they cram into their mouths. If you are a collector you definitely want this in widescreen.
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