
The Woman Who Speaks With the Dead
2014

Representation Score
Good
2013
Not RatedDirector
Álex de la Iglesia
Runtime
109 minutes
Average Rating
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Witching & Bitching is a genre-blending film that challenges traditional power structures. Its strongest point is the radical reimagining of gender roles, replacing male dominance with a powerful, magic-driven matriarchy. While the film effectively critiques institutional norms and explores intimate female relationships, it remains confined to a specific rural Spanish setting, limiting its broader racial and ethnic scope. Overall, the film succeeds in using its horror-comedy framework to highlight the importance of identity and communal empowerment.
Category Breakdown
The film highlights emotional and physical connections between women, challenging the idea that relationships must follow heterosexual norms. It centers on the importance of these bonds within a coven.
This story turns traditional power structures upside down by emphasizing a matriarchal society where women's intelligence and magical abilities lead the plot.
The movie focuses on a rural Spanish community, providing depth to a specific socio-economic group rather than showcasing a diverse range of ethnicities.
The film questions traditional Western institutions and the patriarchal family structure, favoring the collective bond among members of a coven over established religious or societal norms.
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities used as central character traits or plot devices.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A gang of gold thieves land in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual... and in need of a sacrifice.

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