Loly Grace is a witch story that revolves around an ordinary girl named Grace who discovers she has magical powers. The story takes place in a small village called Willowbrook, which is known for its close-knit community and peaceful atmosphere. Grace, a shy and introverted girl, always felt like she didn't quite fit in with her peers. She had a fascination with magic and often found solace in books about witches and wizards. One day, while exploring the woods near her home, Grace stumbles upon an old, dusty book hidden beneath a pile of leaves. Intrigued by its ancient appearance, she opens the book and discovers that it contains spells and incantations.
Miller’s film contains a slow burn that never achieves a wondrous inferno, that the sub-genre of witches and warlocks (not merely occult theme), lacks true exploration from many filmmakers, the 1980s the movies Witchboard and the series Witchcraft, did it well, even the franchise The Ghoulies got a start with it. In the past the genre had the Vincent Price classics Witchfinder General and The Raven [1963], simply Lily never lives up to the past creations. A reasoning for why it does not have my witchcraft depth, simple lack of funding, and that stresses the patience of the audience to enjoy the movie, giving nothing of pending foreshadowing of the craft to cling valiantly too.
Sometimes in the horror genre, a filmmaker tries to connect his concept using unconventional methods especially if the avenues of finances trail off into dead ends, hence the vastly popular design of found footage, however director Wes Miller, strives forward with a narrative storyline with James Palmer s script into vastly rich and often overlook witches tales. Most horror fans will stay the course even with a bad movie, as long as the cast engages well and the storyline has a steady baseline, sadly the not all the witchcraft can give this film a positive spin and recommendation.
Intrigued by its ancient appearance, she opens the book and discovers that it contains spells and incantations. As Grace starts experimenting with the spells, she realizes that she has a natural aptitude for magic. With each successful spell, her confidence grows, and she becomes more comfortable with her newfound powers.
Lily Grace: A Witch Story (2015) – By Baron Craze
Sometimes in the horror genre, a filmmaker tries to connect his concept using unconventional methods especially if the avenues of finances trail off into dead ends, hence the vastly popular design of found footage, however director Wes Miller, strives forward with a narrative storyline with James Palmer’s script into vastly rich and often overlook witches tales. The sweeping styles, of limited locations sadly drive this Louisiana tale back into the swamps leaving a heavily uncharted territory on the pages without a worthwhile exploration of the material, a mocku-thriller would serve better in this film from Midnight Releasing. Nevertheless, the film, while not perfect, strives to put the best efforts forward, with intriguing cover art, and a bit of reference to The Blair Witch Project [1999], using all the tricks to keep it from becoming sunken to the mud and buried forever.
The viewers quickly find themselves with lead character Ronald (Scott Seegmiller) inheriting his father’s home, whom he didn’t get along with too well, and comes to discover his father’s mortal fear involve the dealings of a witch, tormenting him to death. He discovers notes and later noises involving the witch Lily Grace (Sonya Cooke). Quickly another introduction to the Sheriff (Greg Travis (The Possession Experiment [2016])) who gives more evasive answers and leaves one scratches their heads as to the understanding of the witch and his father’s death. However, throw another twist coming from the constant running Jake (James Palmer) who appears with the facial expression of ‘what the hell’ is going on, a reflection upon the audience’s faces, as he just looks bewilder to the issues at hand. Palmer’s acting measures on an even level, as a dim bulb and petty criminal, make alliance with Ronald and agreeing to capture Grace, sadly the reasoning never truly explained which the same throughout the movie remains. Lack of back story effects the so many aspects, including building tension in the film and connection for the audience, resulting in the anticipation of the viewer clicking the pause button, and debating whether to continue the movie. It becomes very easy to lose the thread of the story and plod into aimless direction, the actors hit their cues and marks, but it feels as if the actors bailed each other out on the production, creating nothing breakout, yet never caving in on the film.
Miller’s film contains a slow burn that never achieves a wondrous inferno, that the sub-genre of witches and warlocks (not merely occult theme), lacks true exploration from many filmmakers, the 1980s the movies Witchboard and the series Witchcraft, did it well, even the franchise The Ghoulies got a start with it. In the past the genre had the Vincent Price classics Witchfinder General and The Raven [1963], simply Lily never lives up to the past creations. A reasoning for why it does not have my witchcraft depth, simple lack of funding, and that stresses the patience of the audience to enjoy the movie, giving nothing of pending foreshadowing of the craft to cling valiantly too.
Without a proper budget the unconventional methodology relies on more background, but again the haunted aspects never materialize, the father’s home looks if fine condition, there’s no foreboding occurring, to develop a thick gothic atmosphere, leaving the visuals to imagination. As for the picture, the audio is clear, but the still cheapness shines through, unless the intention provides the backwoods holding secrets, yet that becomes quite a leap of faith. The pace while steady, just loses interest, the story wanders at times as drunken individual wobbly on their legs struggling to get home, in a confusion manner.
This film, feels unfinished, and lacks the cohesiveness to have an enjoyable horror film even on the basic level, though clocking in at 84-minutes and the cast does the best it can with the material, it rolls to a disjointed realization that the clues and some of the answers lay late in the final hurried act of the movie. Most horror fans will stay the course even with a bad movie, as long as the cast engages well and the storyline has a steady baseline, sadly the not all the witchcraft can give this film a positive spin and recommendation. Although one is curious to see what the cast does in the future of the horror genre.
IMDb Rating: 3.2/10
Baron’s rating: 3.0/10
This movie was originally reviewed on the now defunct Rogue Cinema website in January 2016.
However, she decides to keep her abilities a secret, fearing that others might not understand or accept her. One day, a series of strange events begins to unfold in Willowbrook. Crops in the fields wither, and animals go missing. The villagers, baffled by the mysterious occurrences, turn to Grace for help. Realizing that her magic could be of assistance, Grace musters the courage to reveal her secret to her family and friends. United by a common goal, Grace and the villagers come together to unravel the mystery plaguing their community. With her magical abilities, Grace is able to restore the crops and locate the missing animals. The once-skeptical villagers quickly embrace her as their protector and confidante. Through her journey, Grace learns the true meaning of acceptance and the power of unity. She realizes that being different doesn't make her any less worthy of love and belonging. The story concludes with a heartwarming celebration, where the villagers express their gratitude to Grace for saving their village. Loly Grace is a tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil. It highlights the importance of embracing one's unique qualities and the impact one can have on a community when united for a common purpose. It teaches valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the transformative power of kindness..
Reviews for "A world of wonder: The magical realms of Loly Grace's witch story"
1. John - 1 Star
Loly Grace a Witch Story was a complete waste of time. The storyline was dull and predictable, and the characters were flat and uninteresting. The writing style was mediocre at best, with numerous grammatical errors and poorly constructed sentences. The plot dragged on with no sense of direction, leaving me completely unengaged and disinterested. I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone.
2. Sarah - 2 Stars
I was initially excited to read Loly Grace a Witch Story, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The concept of a witch story seemed intriguing, but the execution was lackluster. The pacing was slow, and the plot lacked depth and originality. Additionally, the main character was underdeveloped and failed to elicit any emotional connection. The writing itself was mediocre, with repetitive phrases and a lack of descriptive language. Overall, I was left unsatisfied by this book and would not recommend it.
3. Michael - 1 Star
Loly Grace a Witch Story was a complete disaster. The plot was incredibly confusing and convoluted, with no clear direction. The characters were one-dimensional and poorly developed, making it impossible to care about their fates. The writing style was painfully amateur, with stilted dialogue and awkward sentence structures. It seemed like the author didn't take the time to properly edit or proofread the book, as there were glaring grammatical errors on almost every page. I was utterly disappointed with this book and would advise others to save their time and money.
4. Emily - 2 Stars
I had high hopes for Loly Grace a Witch Story, but it ultimately fell flat for me. The premise was interesting, but the execution left much to be desired. The pacing was uneven, with long stretches of boredom followed by rushed and unresolved conflicts. The characters lacked depth and felt cliché, and their interactions were often forced and unrealistic. The writing itself was average, with a few moments of compelling prose but overall failing to capture my attention. I was left feeling underwhelmed and would not recommend this book to others.