Movie

Motherwitch

2026 · 104 min

A somber, atmospheric descent into grief and folklore, where creeping dread and emotional pain intertwine in a remote village.

Overview: Cyprus, 1882: Eleni, an outcast painter, tries to resurrect her dead children but instead unleashes mythical creatures upon her village. Only by becoming a good mother to a talented, but abused child can she reverse the curse.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, eerie and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Grief, parenthood, isolation, redemption
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
parenthood
isolation
redemption
guilt
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none