Saturday, November 24, 2007

The Woods (2006)

Synopsis: A girl is sent to a boarding school near a forest, and witnesses strange occurrences there. It may have to do with witchcraft.

Appraisal: Wow, this is really silly. Three great young actresses, though: Agnes Bruckner, Rachel Nichols, and Lauren Birkell. And some interesting camera angles and other assorted directorial tricks. The chromatic manipulations are unpleasant and don't add to the movie in any way. Apparently, the film bears some similarities with Suspiria (1977); I haven't seen that film, so I can't vouch for that information. An earlier precedent is undoubtedly a scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).

Rating: 21

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