John Updike is often cited as the chronicler of the cliché that is infidelity in Protestant Middle America. His novels all have their own unique style and humour but The Witches of Eastwick enters a whole new dimension as its entire premise is centred on the presence of the Lord of Darkness himself. The story begins when the Devil appears in a small, sleepy but by no means chaste town in the form of a wealthy, charming, magical man.
Director George Miller follows the delicate borders draw...n by the author as he strikes a masterful balance between small-town realism and horror parodies. A successful execution of this feat (especially on the wide screen) requires an absolute command of the craft. The old adage that the devil is in the details applies here more than ever as the imagery alternates between the demonic and the everyday. Vilmos Zsigmond's mastery is evident once again as he tackles this challenge by deciding not to hermetically separate elements of horror from hackneyed scenes of everyday village life. As a result, the viewer is caught off guard, feels uncertain and confused; what dimension of reality does black magic actually belong to? Does the power of witchcraft come from the devil or do the alluring witches have the power to enchant even Satan himself? The Witches of Eastwick is a true comedy and a perfect reminder of how employing a sublime palette is indispensable in the creation of black humour. Vilmos Zsigmond's brimming chromatic universe provides the film with a dynamic flow making it an enjoyable watch even without dialogue.
The series is made possible with the support of the Hungarian National Film Fund.
Presented by: Müpa Budapest
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