Witch Story is one of those films I remembered watching during my childhood but soon forgot about as I got older. The title of the film evaded me for years, until one day I happened to come across it again on a late night horror marathon on TV. The only thing I always remembered about this film before watching it again recently, was the little girl ghost dressed in white and holding the white ball. Something that a little film called "FearDotCom" would obviously be inspired by thirteen years later....
The story in "Witch Story" (also known as "Streghe" and Superstition 2) revolves around a woman named Helena (Deanna Lund) who is burnt at the stake by a mob of villagers in 1932 due to the belief that she is a witch. In present day 1989, a brother and sister and their friends take a weekend vacation to the old house where Helena and her daughter, Rachel, used to live. Pretty soon, the spirit of Helena is possessing the female members of the group and turning them into Deadite-like entities. All of this goes on until only two remain to deal with the evil.
Being a big sucker for 70's and 80's horror films, I must say, Witch Story is another title I have come to really enjoy. Yes, the acting and dubbing can be weak....but lets face it, that is what makes these movies entertaining to begin with!
Most of the characters don't have that much development, save for the witch Helena. The teens are there just to be killed. The only teen really worth mentioning is the chubby Paul (Jason M. Lefkowitz). I loved this guy! He is somewhat similar to classic chubby horror characters like Shelly from Friday the 13th Part III, and perhaps a little like John Belushi's John Blutarsky from Animal House. He was by far my favourite character. Everything is hilarious with this guy ("Eating is the best fun you can have without taking your pants off"), and the actor really got into the role. Even the way he meets his end by a meat cleaver is pretty funny......and gross at the same time. But it also sucked a little, because I think he died way too early. He was the only one I was rooting for! And come on.....the Mickey Mouse pyjamas he wore were COOL! ;)
The film is pretty gory, as stated. You have stabbings, bludgeoning, a guy being cut up by a possessed girl with a chainsaw, everything a violent B movie needs to make it fun.
I recommend this film to any fan of cheesy 80's horror. It's just a shame this one is a bit hard to find, so I doubt I will be able to add it to my collection any time soon.
The story in "Witch Story" (also known as "Streghe" and Superstition 2) revolves around a woman named Helena (Deanna Lund) who is burnt at the stake by a mob of villagers in 1932 due to the belief that she is a witch. In present day 1989, a brother and sister and their friends take a weekend vacation to the old house where Helena and her daughter, Rachel, used to live. Pretty soon, the spirit of Helena is possessing the female members of the group and turning them into Deadite-like entities. All of this goes on until only two remain to deal with the evil.
Being a big sucker for 70's and 80's horror films, I must say, Witch Story is another title I have come to really enjoy. Yes, the acting and dubbing can be weak....but lets face it, that is what makes these movies entertaining to begin with!
Most of the characters don't have that much development, save for the witch Helena. The teens are there just to be killed. The only teen really worth mentioning is the chubby Paul (Jason M. Lefkowitz). I loved this guy! He is somewhat similar to classic chubby horror characters like Shelly from Friday the 13th Part III, and perhaps a little like John Belushi's John Blutarsky from Animal House. He was by far my favourite character. Everything is hilarious with this guy ("Eating is the best fun you can have without taking your pants off"), and the actor really got into the role. Even the way he meets his end by a meat cleaver is pretty funny......and gross at the same time. But it also sucked a little, because I think he died way too early. He was the only one I was rooting for! And come on.....the Mickey Mouse pyjamas he wore were COOL! ;)
The film is pretty gory, as stated. You have stabbings, bludgeoning, a guy being cut up by a possessed girl with a chainsaw, everything a violent B movie needs to make it fun.
I recommend this film to any fan of cheesy 80's horror. It's just a shame this one is a bit hard to find, so I doubt I will be able to add it to my collection any time soon.