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I’m quite certain y’all thought the Ukrainian fantasy-horror movie The Witch: Revenge was a proper ‘bang for the buck’ experience, because that’s my opinion as well. This movie happens to be exactly what the title says—a witch taking her revenge (on some evil idiots who absolutely deserved it). It has a perfect structure, where they set up the story in the opening fifteen minutes, and from there on, it’s all chaos till the end. For a horror fare on an Ott platform (Prime Video), The Witch: Revenge is remarkably gnarly and filled with elements that every fan of body horror would absolutely love. Sure, the movie doesn’t explore the lore of its witch(es), but that hardly matters in my opinion. Let us now get into discussing the movie and its ending scene, for which you’re here.

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Set against the backdrop of the brutal conflict, “Missing” delves deep into the lives of individuals whose stories of loss, hope and determination unfold amidst the chaos of war. Inspired by real-life experiences documented through the Find Your Own Foundation, which was founded by TV host Kateryna Osadcha, the show will focus on the thousands of everyday Ukrainians who have disappeared during the war, as well as the countless others, including children, who have been illegally deported, highlighting the personal stories behind the statistics.

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According to its team, the live-action version will delve even deeper into Ukrainian folklore, offering a more “intricate” portrayal of the mythological character.

“‘Mavka’ was always planned as a multiplatform, cross-media IP. Animated feature was just the start. We want to keep the old fans happy and to attract new ones,” said producer Anna Eliseeva, admitting the new film will be a different (forest) beast.

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