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The Witch Files

"Be careful what you WITCH for"

2018 1h 27m EN
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6.0
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β˜…6.0TMDB Β· 37
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Synopsis
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A coven of young women with incredible powers and difficult pasts discovers that they are able to make their every wish come true. Things, however, take a dangerous turn when they discover that their newly-found abilities come with a price and that they may not be as in control as they think.

β€œBe careful what you WITCH for”

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Behind the camera

Director
Kyle Rankin
Writers
Kyle Rankin, Larry Blamire
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kyle Rankin, shot by Aitor Uribarri. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kent Beyda shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Britt Flatmo and Paget Brewster and Holly Taylor carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Be careful what you WITCH for".

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IMDB entry: tt4580550 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kyle Rankin directs. Aitor Uribarri behind the camera. Kent Beyda cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 187 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Shot for just $1.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 3Released 8 years ago.
  • 4Directed by Kyle Rankin, shot by Aitor Uribarri. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Kent Beyda shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Britt Flatmo and Paget Brewster and Holly Taylor carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Be careful what you WITCH for".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt4580550 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 37 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Aitor Uribarri
Editing
Kent Beyda
Costume design
Paula Marie Gallucci
Makeup / hair
Ariel Johnson
VFX supervisor
Tony Copolillo
Stunt coordinator
Mark Bedell
Runtime
87 min Β· 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$1,000,000
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR

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Production companies

Who made it

  • MO

    Monopol Film Company

  • CO

    Cocksure Entertainment

    US

Key crew

  • Art DirectionLaura Lienert
  • Costume DesignPaula Marie Gallucci
  • EditorKent Beyda
  • Assistant Makeup ArtistAriel Johnson
  • Stunt CoordinatorMark Bedell
  • ProducerKyle Rankin
  • GafferHarper Alexander
  • ProducerS.C.V. Taylor
  • CastingFreddy Luis
  • First Assistant DirectorJohn Hermann
  • Executive ProducerTony Copolillo
  • Second Assistant CameraDaniel C. Sinclair
  • Executive ProducerEric Dexter
  • Supervising ProducerRichard Wofford
  • Additional EditorTony Copolillo
  • Co-ProducerBill Martin
  • Production AssistantChristina Sours
  • Line ProducerAndy Selsor
  • First Assistant EditorGabriel Thorburn
  • Visual Effects SupervisorTony Copolillo
  • Second Assistant DirectorNicholas Stewart
  • Supervising Sound EditorTrip Brock
  • Extras CastingLeigh Rousson
  • Music SupervisorDev Sherlock

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • witch
  • high school
  • handheld camera
  • witchcraft
  • found footage
  • teen witch

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2018-09-10
  • Digital2018-10-08NR

Also known as

International titles

  • Π”ΠΎΡΡŒΠ΅ Π²Π΅Π΄ΡŒΠΌΡ‹RU
  • Der HexenzirkelDE
  • The Witch FilesUS

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