Plot: Gretel and Hansel are cast out by their single mother who can't make ends meet anymore. After wandering through the forest for a while, they end up at the cottage of an old woman. She decides to take the children in, but she's clearly hiding something from them and no doubt her kindness will come at a cost. She sees a darkness in Gretel that she wants to exploit, but for that she has to get rid of Hansel first. What follows is a not-so-subtle stand-off between Gretel and her host, one that differs quite a b
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February 08, 2020
Stark and atmospheric reinterpretation of several Grimm fairytales. Oz Perkins' style is quite minimal, but very precise and effective. Beautiful cinematography and a killer soundtrack make this a very dark and moody film, which nails the balance between its fantasy and horror elements. A very nice surprise indeed.