Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Exploring the multiple interpretations of 'The Witch' (2016), explaining the imagery, and analyzing the deeper meanings.

Do I need to say SPOILERS for 'The Witch'? Well. There is. Obviously.

From the historical tale of horror, the writer and director Robert Eggers created a subtle study of Puritan nightmares, delivering an ambiguous story with rich layers of interpretation covering religion, feminism, puberty, fairytales, psychology, and more.

Layer by layer I delve into the different stories being told, and the choice of imagery, setting, and dialogue to understand what the film is about.

'Digging Deeper' is a new series taking a more serious (for us) look at films, themes, characters, and various aspects of filmmaking, writing, directing, and more.

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MUSIC:
'The Witch' Original Soundtrack - Mark Korven

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