In medieval Europe, the belief in witchcraft was widespread and resulted in the persecution and execution of thousands of individuals. An individual accused of being a witch would often face a trial, during which several factors were considered as evidence of their supposed involvement in witchcraft. One of the primary factors that pointed to being a witch was the possession of supernatural abilities, such as the ability to fly or transform into animals. These abilities were seen as proof of a pact with the devil and were often reported by witnesses in the community. Certain physical characteristics were also deemed as signs of being a witch. These included birthmarks, moles, or any unusual skin blemishes.
Nica, venticinquenne paraplegica, e la sua fragile madre ricevono via posta un bambolotto le cui fattezze gli appassionati di horror conoscono molto bene. La sera stessa la madre schiatta, cosa che spinge la sorella di Nica, Barbie, a venire a stare con lei assieme alla sua famiglia (insulso marito e adorabile figlioletta), ad una tata che sembra una modella e ad un prete che sembra. beh, un prete.
L ebbrezza della regia Mancini sembra divertirsi un mondo nell utilizzare movimenti di macchina ed espedienti tensivi hitchcockiani semplici ma efficaci vedasi la prolungatissima sequenza del chili avvelenato , e anche in una sceneggiatura secca e sbrigativa riesce a piazzare qualche intrigante colpo di scena ad esempio relativamente alla gelosia di Barbie e qualche zampata di cattiveria inusitata. Horror wasn t so much out-there , something foreign which had to be traveled to as now something which could be lived with, watched over and over, beloved and honored, made warm with affection, as personal as masscult could be, and as shared as an inherently private experience as fear can be.
These included birthmarks, moles, or any unusual skin blemishes. Such marks were believed to be devil's marks or indicators of a pact with dark forces. Additionally, abnormal behavior or actions were considered as evidence of witchcraft.
Curse of Chucky
Nica, venticinquenne paraplegica, e la sua fragile madre ricevono via posta un bambolotto le cui fattezze gli appassionati di horror conoscono molto bene. La sera stessa la madre schiatta, cosa che spinge la sorella di Nica, Barbie, a venire a stare con lei assieme alla sua famiglia (insulso marito e adorabile figlioletta), ad una tata che sembra una modella e ad un prete che sembra. beh, un prete.
Chucky low cost
Primo film della saga creato direttamente per il mercato home video, La maledizione di Chucky si discosta nettissimamente dal predecessore.
Scompare il tono goliardico, l'unico bambolotto animato è quello di Chucky (e viene utilizzato con parsimonia), si gira in un'unica location e la resa visuale è quella di un Beautiful peggio illuminato.
L'ebbrezza della regia
Mancini sembra divertirsi un mondo nell'utilizzare movimenti di macchina ed espedienti tensivi hitchcockiani semplici ma efficaci (vedasi la prolungatissima sequenza del chili avvelenato), e anche in una sceneggiatura secca e sbrigativa riesce a piazzare qualche intrigante colpo di scena (ad esempio relativamente alla gelosia di Barbie) e qualche zampata di cattiveria inusitata.
Il film non procede fluidamente, alterna fasi un po' sonnacchiose ad improvvisi colpi bassi, alla maniera di uno slasher canonico. Per fortuna la mezz'ora finale è molto più dinamica ed appassionante: Chucky diventa mattatore e lo scontro con Nika (interpretata piuttosto bene dalla figlia di Dourif, Fiona) non lascia un attimo di respiro.
Perhaps I've started becoming easily pleased at things that pander to me, as I was only mildly interested in this film until spoiler: click to read Barb peels stuff off of Chucky's face to reveal his scars from the past two movies and especially excited near the end with spoiler: click to read the return of Tiffany in human form and the post-credits scene of spoiler: click to read Andy pointing a gun at Chucky's face .
Overall, Curse of Chucky acts as another reboot for the franchise, moving back to horror roots after the more comedic Bride of Chucky and Seed of Chucky. It feels like there's a too-modern James Wan vibe to the film, as it's largely played as more of a "spooky haunted doll in spooky house" movie than a slasher like the Child's Play trilogy. What's interesting is Chucky is after the little girl, who is not the main character (unlike Andy in the original movies). We instead follow Nica, a young woman in her mid-20s (played by Brad Dourif's own real-life daughter). Nica operates similarly to Andy's mom, Kyle, and De Silva from the earlier movies: her role is to passively observe the aftereffects of Chucky's stealthy rampage until the plot calls for her to uncover the doll's true identity. Her niece, Alice, is more like Andy from the beginning of the original Child's Play, capable of hearing Chucky silently speak to her, eventually to the point of saying dark and inappropriate things. The huge difference is Alice never really finds out about Chucky's homicidal hobby, whereas Andy did.
As it's been nearly a decade since the previous film, and the character seemingly fell out of vogue (though he had his own attraction went I went to Halloween Horror Nights in 2009, roughly midway between films Five and Six). As such, I guess Mancini and Kirschner couldn't get better funding. The film looks pretty cheap, and most of the gore would probably fit Seed of Chucky better than a more straightforward horror film like this one otherwise feels like it's trying to be. There's actually kind of a Drag Me to Hell feel, which is. kinda silly.
I did ultimately enjoy this, but largely because I was curious to see what Mancini might do to address the previous two films while trying to return to a tone more reminiscent of the first three. The film was definitely satisfying in that regard. Otherwise, it's still pretty fun, and unique enough (within the franchise) that I can easily say I prefer it over Child's Play 3. At the time of writing, I've given this the same rating as Child's Play 2, but I think this film is more "consistent," with lower "highs," while CP2 is weaker in the first two acts but has a way better climax. And I do prefer the Tiffany duology over this one.
Published rich1206 Dec 14 2018Chucky is back as he is mailed to the house of a mother and daughter. The mother quickly turns up dead and people think it’s a suicide. This tries to set atmosphere with a lot of dark shadowy scenes inside a big old house. Unfortunately the characters aren’t interesting enough to hold our attention and we really don’t care when they start to end up dead one a time. There is a cool death with A Martinez, the priest. He gets into an awful bloody car accident and with his head separated from his body. The next movie, Cult of Chucky is better than this because the setting and the characters are much more interesting.
Published rainbow_rose May 03 2018I loved the first four Chucky movies and was looking forward to giving this one a try. Honestly this movie played out so slow and boring that I don't remember anything about it.
After the homicidal good guy doll shows up at the wheelchair-bound Nica’s home, he quickly claims her mothers life. Long time soap opera actor A Martinez dons a cassock and also gets caught up in Chuckys web. Martinez plays Father Frank, the priest that is called in after the death of Nicas mother. Its safe to say Ian has seen better days. Hes been forced to seek employment at a coffee chain and his wife is having an affair. Danielle Bisutti plays Barb, Fionas sister. It quickly becomes apparent that she has more on her mind than the well being of her sister.
This could include unusual or erratic behavior, speaking in tongues, or participating in rituals that were perceived as outside the norm. Any deviation from societal norms was seen as suspicious and meant to condemn the accused as a witch. Furthermore, relationships with other accused witches were often used as evidence. If an individual had connections with known witches, it was assumed that they were involved in the same activities. Kinship, friendship, or even being seen together with a suspected witch could lead to guilt by association. Lastly, the accusations themselves played a significant role in identifying a witch. In many cases, accusations were made by individuals seeking revenge or those who harbored personal grudges against the accused. These baseless accusations were often supported by rumors and superstitions, creating a hostile environment for those accused. Overall, the factors that pointed to being a witch in medieval Europe were primarily based on superstitions, fear, and social prejudices. An individual's possession of supernatural abilities, physical characteristics, abnormal behavior, relationships with other accused witches, and accusations themselves were all considered as evidence of their involvement in witchcraft. However, it is important to note that these factors were subjective and often led to false accusations and unjust persecution..
Reviews for "The Dark Arts: Factors that Point to Being a Witch Practicing Black Magic"
1. Jane - 1 star
I was highly disappointed with "Factors that point to being a witch." Not only was the writing style confusing, but the content felt completely unsubstantiated. The author used vague examples and speculation without any solid evidence or credible sources. It felt more like a personal opinion piece rather than a well-researched book. I would not recommend it to anyone seeking true information on witchcraft.
2. Mark - 2 stars
I have always been interested in witchcraft and was excited to read "Factors that point to being a witch." However, I found it to be a rather shallow and sensationalized portrayal of witches. The book perpetuated harmful stereotypes and failed to delve into the rich history and cultural significance of witchcraft. It was disappointing to see such a fascinating topic reduced to shallow generalizations. I would recommend looking for more reputable sources if you are genuinely interested in learning about witches.
3. Sarah - 1 star
I couldn't make it past the first few chapters of "Factors that point to being a witch." The author's biased perspective and lack of credible research completely put me off. The book seemed to rely on outdated superstitions and misconceptions about witchcraft, rather than presenting a well-rounded and accurate understanding of the subject. It was a wasted opportunity to educate and inform. I would advise anyone interested in witchcraft to look for more reputable sources to avoid being misled.