In this episode, Ricardo and Seth dive in to the drearier side of cinema by exploring one of the most highly regarded horror films of the last 10 years, Robert Eggers's, THE WITCH (2015). This "elevated" horror goes to some pretty dark places, exploring themes of oppression and repression, moral corruption, and the true meaning of what it means to be a "sinner." THE WITCH is heavily influenced by religious themes, Puritanism and Christianity in particular, and so it's impossible to discuss the film without touching on these subjects. However, within all the theological overtones, Ricardo and Seth find themselves grappling with their own faith, the nature of the soul, and where they themselves may be susceptible to corruption, because who wouldn't want to live deliciously?
Next week, we're going dark with...:
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
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Theme song: "Dancing Time" by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2fZGtmSgU)
