Gretel & Hansel

The vibe was super cool.

i’m rating it meh because i remember seeing the movie but i couldn’t tell you a single scene that stood out to me. fun take on horror and fairy tales but that’s about all i can say

i don’t get the hate this film receives. it surprised me, it was incredible and had the perfect amount of creepiness. i’m usually not a fan of adaptations but this one really deserves some compliments.

7.9/10

Have to rewatch creeepy tho

Idk why the little bro left anyway like huh?

Rating: 5.6/10 ⭐️

I expected a traditional fairy tale, but got a deeply unsettling dive into the occult instead.

The Director’s Eye:
The gloomy atmosphere is perfect. Studying these haunting, fog-drenched European woods gave me fantastic visual inspiration. As a Methodist, the heavy witchcraft and satanic imagery were deeply disturbing. Yet, it effectively portrays the corrupting nature of evil and how dabbling in dark forces taints the soul. The synth-heavy score makes the forest feel completely alien.

The Cuts:
The pacing is incredibly sluggish; the middle really dragged for me. Twisting a classic cautionary tale into a cynical story of empowerment through witchcraft completely abandons the wholesome, family-centric moral of the original story.

Verdict:
Visually striking, but leans way too heavily into dark, occult themes for my traditional tastes. Skip it.

Favorite Line: “I am doing you a favor by getting rid of him.”