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Häxan
Jan 25, 2015 16:47:08 GMT
Post by weirdmonger on Jan 25, 2015 16:47:08 GMT
Did anyone else see 'Häxan', a 1922 film that was on Film 4 recently? Some ludicrous images, but also some very disturbing ones. I shall ever be haunted by the scenes with the devil, the masquerades of strange creatures, the torture scenes,., Des
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rob4
Devils Coach Horse
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Häxan
Jan 25, 2015 17:45:41 GMT
Post by rob4 on Jan 25, 2015 17:45:41 GMT
I have this edition of the DVD. A remarkable movie for its time directed by Benjamin Christensen, which mixes documentary and dramatisation to try and make sense of witchcraft in a scientific and historical context. There is some great imagery of witches and demons. Recommended.
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Häxan
Jan 26, 2015 15:24:41 GMT
Post by Craig Herbertson on Jan 26, 2015 15:24:41 GMT
Did anyone else see 'Häxan', a 1922 film that was on Film 4 recently? Some ludicrous images, but also some very disturbing ones. I shall ever be haunted by the scenes with the devil, the masquerades of strange creatures, the torture scenes,., Des I going to be haunted by that sleazy glockenspiel sound in the light jazz music playing while the witches cook the shriveled human hand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=La1tzPS1R7Q
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