Ever sit down for a meal at a restaurant and get a bit freaked out by someone staring at you? Mostly this happens with toddlers who have nothing better to do then check out the people eating around them. Sometimes it is an older person and you’re hit with a slight fear that this might be a former teacher or even lover who you have completely blanked out of your memory. However there are those moments where you have a serious fear that the person staring at you are thinking bad thoughts. Two Witches goes into the nightmare of the last one and also how things can go completely wrong at a party.
Sarah (Belle Adams) and Simon (Ian Michaels) go out to a to a fancy restaurant for a good meal in what feels like the final weeks of her pregnancy. They sense that it’ll be a while before they get a fun night out. But their meal goes weird when a nearby diner (Marina Parodi) gives them what Sarah swears is an evil eye. Even after the meal, Sarah is freaking out about the incident. Steve isn’t sure what to make of it. They invite their pals Melissa (Dina Silva) and Dustin (Tim Fox) over to try to calm stuff down. Melissa has an understanding of the supernatural and things get weird when the suggestion that the old woman was a witch with a desire to do something to Sarah’s baby. It’s easy to laugh it off until things get supernatural serious in the house. The second half of the film involves Rachel (Kristina Klebe) dealing with her strange roommate Masha (Rebekah Kennedy). Is she just a bit of a misfit or something more sinister? During a party that’s attended by Melissa and Dustin, Masha’s true nature and talents come out. As Marsha’s bewitching powers become evident, she learns she’s not the only witch in town.
Two Witches delivers on the spooky thrills and chills. The film doesn’t have the witches being misunderstood. They are after babies and identities. The effects are good and gruesome. The film keeps the action in tight when the nightmare hits the climaxes for both stories. The special effects are startling when the witches expose their brand of dark magic. This is the kind of film that will keep you up at nights if you’re pregnant with a desire to sit down for a fancy meal or deal with your strange roommate. Two Witches is a fine indie entertainment for spooky season.
Video is 2.35:1 anamorphic. The 1080p transfers allows you to see in the darkness of the various spaces. You’ll feel the evil eye. The audio is DTS-HD MA 5.1. There’s also a LPCM 2.0 mix if you don’t have surround sound. You’ll get the supernatural feel when the witches reveal their diabolical plans for parents and the roomie. The movie is subtitled.
Audio Commentaries have one with director Pierre Tsigaridis and a second with producer Maxime Rancon. It is interesting to hear their views of what each did to get the film done right.
Behind the Movie Episode 1 (4:27) lets Rebekah Kennedy, Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon talk of their approach to witches in the movie.
Behind the Movie Episode 2 (8:10) has Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon get into the visual elements of the spells being cast. Maxime shows off the fake finger used in the film.
Dina Silva Interview (15:54) let her talk about acting and being an associate producer. She goes into her research to make her character authentic.
The Boogeywoman (7:47) is an interview with Marina Parodi. She enjoyed playing the villain in the movie. She reflects back on her dad telling her a witchy tale from growing up in Italy. It’s a really frightening Christmas story and ought to be made into a holiday film.
The Original Score (10:44) talks with composer Gioacchino Mariscola. He went with the style of scores of possession films that have come out over the last few decades. He avoided melody and harmony for the score. He wanted texture instead.
The Piano Score (10:50) lets director Pierre Tsigardis rhapsodize about what he wanted playing in the background of scenes. He wanted a bit of Susperia‘s score by Goblin to give a sense of witchcraft. He also sought a touch of what made Don’t Look Now sound so creepy.
Test Footage (1:33) are the makeup shots on the set.
Grimfest Q&A (30:15) with Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon is from the festival back in October 8, 2021. This was done online. They talk about the restaurant scene actually happened to Pierre’s mom. She claimed an old woman gave her the evil eye.
Teasers and Trailers has 5 previews to lure you into the witchy film.
Image Galleries includes an Image Gallery (14:50) with press photos & posters and Behind the Scenes Gallery (2:20) that reveals make up effects.
Arrow Video presents Two Witches. Directed by Pierre Tsigaridis. Screenplay by Pierre Tsigaridis, Kristina Klebe and Maxime Rancon. Starring: Rebekah Kennedy, Kristina Klebe, Tim Fox, Belle Adams, Dina Silva and Danielle Kennedy. Rating: Unrated. Running Time; 98 minutes. Release Date: October 18, 2022.
