I decided to take a break from cryptids today and did into another interesting topic, Witchcraft. After did quick searching, I decided on the made for Television Wes Craven entry Summer of Fear. (AKA Stranger in Our House)
Plot: A teenage girl's life is turned upside down after her cousin moves into her house, and as time goes by she begins to suspect that she may be a practitioner of witchcraft.
For this looking for a precursor to Freddy and a Nightmare on Elm Street, this one will likely disappoint. Origins this third horror entry for Wes Craven was a made for television movie, thus, it lacks the impact of typical theatrical releases. However, the cast and performances are actually pretty good. Yes, the setting, costuming, and some of the technical aspects feel and appear dated, but for a movie from the late 70s, most of it holds up quite well. The storyline is interesting (although a bit predictable) and it did keep me interested to see how it was going to end (did they make a sequel?). In the end, this wasn't a bad time at all. Yes, it won't be for everyone, but if you are looking for a subtle witchcraft bar film give it a shot.
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