This article containsThe Witchspoilers.
The Witchis one of those special kind of moviegoing horror experiences.
Or at least she really, really, really wants to be one.
It is why she is so full of self-loathing before even her family turns on her.
This is underscored in her first scene with dialogue where Thomasin is witnessed praying to God.
After this point, she is marked by the Devil for acquisition.
The irony of course pays off in the bitter end.
In her moment of weakness and desperation, it was the only option left to her mind.
Thomasin loved her family dearly and took no joy or solace in their demise.
But they are nonetheless dead, and Thomasin is alone.
Thus, she has a series of grisly options before her.
All of this is to not say that what she did isrightor that God had abandoned her.
However, that is the other strength of the movies finale.
Her familys puritanical beliefs oppressed and marginalized Thomasin.
A happily ever after, this is not.
ThisThe Witcharticle was first published on Feb. 22, 2016.
It is currently on Netflix along with thesehorror gems on the streaming service.
