The Witch in the Window

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Audience Member Sorry if my dad talked that much lol not worth the time and effort Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Eswaran W There are a couple of unique, truly significant scary scenes. They on their own, make this movie worth watching. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Genie C I literally signed up to RT just to post this. I didn't know what to expect and it blew me away. As a hardened horror fan, I was still gasping, getting chills - it really was amazing. Definitely a slow-burn, I'd recommend it to gothic horror fans. It's the perfect example of the old haunted house setting that manages to feel fresh, given its fantastic characterisation, pacing, perfectly-timed scares - by the halfway mark, you'll be checking the background for any witch sightings. It gives a wonderful feeling of looking over the characters' shoulders because it's easy to care for this charming father-son duo. We're also given enough info about the antagonist's malignant motivations without demystifying the witch too soon (again, excellent pacing). I'd recommend this to fans of spooky, psychological ghosties. - zero blood or violence whatsoever. If you enjoyed "The Others" or "The Sixth Sense", this is for you! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Tom L I’ve watched hundreds, if not thousands, of horror movies and I can’t recall the last time one literally gave me goosebumps, but this one did numerous times. Extremely well executed in almost every aspect - the writing, casting, acting, music, settings, hardly a missed note anywhere. The rural Vermont setting was beautiful, and the lovely old farmhouse took on more creepy overtones as the story progressed. I’ll be deliberately vague to avoid a spoiler, but there is a daytime ghostly encounter that left me breathless. Aside from the ghostly element, there is a poignant story of a divorced couple and the 12-year-old son caught in the middle. The bittersweet ending may strike some as a little corny, but I thought even that avoided going too far into maudlin sentimentality. Similarly, the relative lack of back story to the ghost/witch may frustrate some but enough explanation was given to make me invested in the story. One word about the casting that particularly impressed me. I’ve noticed that many low-budget films, of which this is obviously one, tend to cast actors that look “made for tv,” as in attractive in a rather plastic and generic way. This was a rare cast of unknowns who looked and acted like real people, not actors from the CSI franchise. This really added significantly to my enjoyment of the film. A warning for those who like non stop action and gore: you’ll be disappointed with this subtle, intelligent, and original approach to the time-worn ghost story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Edgar M It's scary as hell. I'm a big fan of horror movies, and this one really surprised me. It's a hidden gem. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Liam D An solid supernatural ghost story but there could have been more elements that would have made the film better Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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