"The Witch" terrifies in new ways
(02/22/16 4:37am)
Many horror films rely on cheap jump-scares or grotesque scenes to scare viewers. While this works to create a gasp in the movie theater, the effect is not a lasting one. In director Robert Eggers' debut film, “The Witch,” Eggers manages to create an unsettling and haunting experience that creates lasting effects without relying solely on shock value.