
A story of Eliska and her daughter, starting a new life in a remote house, with the father away on business, as the mother claims. After the lie is exposed, their relationship begins to wither. At that time, the mythical Noonday Witch begins to materialize. She is coming closer and closer and the question is posed: is the danger real or is it all in the mother's head?... (Full plot summary below)
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A story of Eliska and her daughter, starting a new life in a remote house, with the father away on business, as the mother claims. After the lie is exposed, their relationship begins to wither. At that time, the mythical Noonday Witch begins to materialize. She is coming closer and closer and the question is posed: is the danger real or is it all in the mother's head?
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| The LensAndrew WyattA domestic sort-of-ghost story, so determinedly slow-burning that it almost forgets that it's supposed to be frightening. |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeThe film's lyrical construction and intense central performance from Geislerová, well matched by newcomer Lipowská, do justice to the enduring power of the story,. |
| Chicago ReaderLeah PickettThe climax suffers from unimpressive visual effects, but not enough to sink the measured, atmospheric buildup of the first two thirds or the exquisite performance from Geislerova. |
| The Stranger (Seattle, WA)Joule ZelmanIf the movie's symbolism is heavy, it also makes for some gorgeous shots of sinister women creeping through the shining wheat. |
| User ReviewDaniel PBeautiful to look and a great child actress performance aside, the Noonday Witch seems to strive for mythic but never quite gets there, and it's rarely as scary as it needs to be. |