Popcorn Eschaton 36 - 'The Witch' And 'Häxan'

Zebras In America

English - July 05, 2024 03:59 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings
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It's time to rail against the patriarchy and celebrate the power of conjuring on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John take a look at the 2015 Robert Eggers horror film 'The Witch,' how it ushered in a new wave of anxiety-filled horror films, and whether or not it ends "happily" for its young protagonist. Then they discuss the landmark silent film 'Häxan,' Benjamin Christensen's extraordinarily stylish pseudo-documentary that excoriates the persecution of women, the poor, and the elderly under the guise of witchunting. Listen, if you would like to live deliciously...

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