Compelling re-telling of the Salem Witch Trials
"Salem Witch Trials" is a compelling 2003 CBS mini-series that featured many familiar and veteran actors and for the most part, stayed true to the historical events that came to be known as the Salem Witch Trials.
The mini-series begins on a rather odd note - it is right in the middle of a trial where the afflicted girls [who are the ones accusing people of witchcraft]go into hysterics and start wailing and screaming, then the accused start transforming into 'demons' [with rather striking make-up and 'flying' special effects]. Thankfully, this only lasts a couple of minutes [the production could have done without it], and viewers are taken back via flashback to six months prior where the events began.
The story focuses on the Puritans residing in the village of Salem, Massachusetts, and the year is 1691. There is no charter from England and hence, the Puritans basically govern themselves without any written law. Those who commit crimes or sins are publicly...
An Instant Classic
Ok, I have just finished watching this movie and let me tell you, it was worth the 3 hrs of run time from beginning to end. The cast was superb and the acting was magnificent. The well played out plot was as close as a movie can come to dipicting a real life event. The movie kept much to the real story of the Salem Witch trials, or as close to as the historians have written about. This movie is worth every cent I sent on it and I recommend it very highly.
WOW!
This was wonderfuly done! More than just entertainment. This is a must see for those who enjoy history and drama. It is rather long but with not one wasted moment.
The actors, costume design and sets are all top notch. This is an emotional story that had me feeling anger, sadness, pitty and satisfaction.
This was very much worth watching.
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