Pyewacket

Directed by Adam MacDonald

Not Rated

2017 88mThriller, Horror,

5.883%51%5.9

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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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Cast of Pyewacket

Laurie HoldenMrs. Reyes
Nicole MuñozLeah Reyes
Chloe RoseJanice
Eric OsborneAaron
James McGowanRowen Dove
Victoria SanchezTeacher / Producer
Neil WhitelyDetective
Missy Peregrym911 Operator (voice)
Bianca MelchiorPyewacket
Romeo CarereRob
Tanner ZipchenStudent
Adam MacDonaldDirector / Writer
Jonathan BronfmanProducer
Anne-Claire VilleneuveExecutive Producer
Patrick RoyExecutive Producer
Joe SistoExecutive Producer
Jeff SackmanExecutive Producer
Andrew BronfmanAssociate Producer
Damian ZuchProduction Design
Stephanie MaioneSet Decoration
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I went into Pyewacket expecting a chilling dive into spellcraft and dark magic, but what I got felt more like a teenage spin on Paranormal Activity. TLDR -> The film starts off slow, though it does manage to depict a witchcraft ritual with some authenticity. Unfortunately, that’s where the intrigue ends. THIS IS A MAYBE!!! The movie sets the stage with all the expected trappings of a young witch’s world—books, candles, sage, dark makeup, and other occult paraphernalia—but never takes the time to explore the deeper meaning behind these elements. There’s no real explanation of the lore, the consequences, or even the emotional weight of the protagonist’s actions. She performs a ritual, something happens, and we’re left with the vague notion that it can’t be undone. That’s about it. The ending did catch me off guard with a twist I didn’t see coming, but even then, there’s no closure. We’re left wondering what became of the entity she summoned. Unlike other witchcraft-themed films that may skip the historical depth but still deliver on entertainment, Pyewacket feels like it’s missing both. I kept watching, hoping for a climactic confrontation between the girl and the spirit she invoked, but that moment never came. The entity itself barely appears, and when it does, it’s more eerie than terrifying—creepy, yes, but not enough to leave a lasting impression. That said, the film was engaging enough to finish, though I couldn’t help but feel like I should’ve just skipped to the end. If you’re a die-hard fan of witchcraft cinema, it might be worth a watch. But if you’re looking for a thrill ride that immerses you in the occult and leaves you itching to Google more afterward, this one probably won’t satisfy. It’s tame enough for younger viewers, with just enough darkness to spook them, but for seasoned horror fans like myself, it falls short.

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Pyewacket was released on December 8, 2017.

Pyewacket was directed by Adam MacDonald.

Pyewacket has a runtime of 88m.

Pyewacket was produced by Jonathan Bronfman, Victoria Sanchez.

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.

The key characters in Pyewacket are Mrs. Reyes (Laurie Holden), Leah Reyes (Nicole Muñoz), Janice (Chloe Rose).

Pyewacket is rated Not Rated.

Pyewacket is a Thriller, Horror, Drama film.

Pyewacket has an audience rating of 5.1 out of 10.

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