![]() Thomasin (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), the eldest child of the family, is continuously accused of witchcraft by her family. ![]() For example, Eggers was limited by the film’s budget, which led to filming in Canada rather than New England. ![]() Unfortunately, not all details were under Egger’s control, otherwise it could be argued the film would have been more authentic in its portrayal. Experts were also consulted and employed during production, including a professional carpenter and costume designer, both specialized in the Jacobian era. The characters’ language was based on the grammar of these primary sources, bolstered by an all-English cast. Robert Eggers also put great effort into making the film’s details as true to the time period as well, such as only using natural and/or candlelight while filming.Ĭreation of the film’s screenplay began with four years of research, Eggers referencing as many sources as he was able to, including expert historians and primary sources. In broad terms, it highlights many of the major, commonly known themes of 17th century New England, including witchcraft, religious hysteria, and parental authority. Overall, the historical aspects of this film may be considered historically accurate. The film is widely acknowledged for its ability to frighten its audience while also conveying many themes of its historical setting. It stars three experienced actors: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, and Kate Dickie. With a run-time of 93 minutes, the film was both written and directed by Robert Eggers and ultimately grossed $40 million, ten times its budget. This semi-realistic supernatural horror period piece rose to fame after its initial release at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2015. ![]()
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