Pyewacket

2017
15
1h 28m

IMDb RATING

5.8/10

12K

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Psychological Horror Teen Horror Tragedy Witch Horror Drama Horror Mystery Thriller

A frustrated, angst-ridden teenage girl awakens something in the woods when she naively performs an occult ritual to evoke a witch to kill her mother.A frustrated, angst-ridden teenage girl awakens something in the woods when she naively performs an occult ritual to evoke a witch to kill her mother.A frustrated, angst-ridden teenage girl awakens something in the woods when she naively performs an occult ritual to evoke a witch to kill her mother.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

12K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Trivia
The name "Pyewacket" comes from the 1647 British pamphlet "The Discovery of Witches," in which author Matthew Hopkins claims to have interrogated witches in Essex County. One witch names many familiars, including the spirit Pyewacket which appeared to her as some sort of animal.

Quotes
[last lines]
Rowan Dove: Pyewacket can take many forms, so don't trust your lying eyes.

Connections
Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Pyewacket (2017)

Soundtracks
Honey
Performed by Weeknight
Written by Andres Simons and Holly MacGibbon
Courtesy of Hand Drawn Dracula Productions

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Featured review

8/10

Like Tightening a Guitar String

This movie, as it has been accurately described, is a slow burn. It is no question that this low budget indie horror title is driven by solid performances, specifically by Nicole Munoz and Laurie Holden. The dynamic between these characters is believable and could pass as a standalone drama if the horror elements weren't included. The most impressive aspect of this film is how Adam MacDonald used his low budget to create a piece of film that uses effective storytelling and edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you're an individual who prefers the louder, high budget horror shows, I'm sad to say you will be slightly disappointed with this film. But if you enjoyed films like The Witch or It Follows, I can definitely recommend this movie, as I believe it is truly something special.