"The Craft"

[TheDisreputableDog]

I just finished watching it for the first time, and I'm wondering: what exactly is so bad about it?

Sorry if this is a repeat topic--I at least haven't seen it recently.  

[Maze]

It's been ages since I saw it as well. *ponders* Do they even claim to be Wiccan? Or is it just 'we're witches'?

From what I recall, it wasn't that bad of a movie. I can't say too much on accuracy, though. :3  

[PurpleDragonsGems]

I don't ever remember the word 'Wiccan' or 'Wicca' in the movie at all. They just say witchcraft and the craft. I didn't find anything wrong with the movie from a 'its just a movie' stand point.  

[TeaDidikai]

If you enjoy silly movies (which is what I call horror movies that aren't actually frightening), there isn't anything wrong with it.

However- it is a classic example of Mr. Dark Fodder- but that has more to do with the people watching it than the movie itself.

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.  

[TheDisreputableDog]

TeaDidikai

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.

But the hexers get their comeuppance in the end. Wouldn't that be the perfect morality play?  

[TeaDidikai]

TheDisreputableDog

TeaDidikai

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.

But the hexers get their comeuppance in the end. Wouldn't that be the perfect morality play?

The usual assertion I heard was that no one ever casts them. That the morality of it aside- it never happens and thus shouldn't be portrayed.  

[PurpleDragonsGems]

That movie is classified as a horror?? confused  

[TheDisreputableDog]

TeaDidikai

TheDisreputableDog

TeaDidikai

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.

But the hexers get their comeuppance in the end. Wouldn't that be the perfect morality play?

The usual assertion I heard was that no one ever casts them. That the morality of it aside- it never happens and thus shouldn't be portrayed.

Ah. Well...  

[TeaDidikai]

Dragon_Witch_Woman

That movie is classified as a horror?? confused

At my local video store it is.  

[Ashaelia Caeruisce]

TeaDidikai

Dragon_Witch_Woman

That movie is classified as a horror?? confused

At my local video store it is.

I found it in the comedy section of the store by me. sweatdrop I was actually looking for Clerks when I came across it, lol. It was right along side "The Witches of Eastwick" which is a great cheazy 80's movie. xp  

[Fiddlers Green]

TeaDidikai

TheDisreputableDog

TeaDidikai

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.

But the hexers get their comeuppance in the end. Wouldn't that be the perfect morality play?

The usual assertion I heard was that no one ever casts them. That the morality of it aside- it never happens and thus shouldn't be portrayed.

 

[TeaDidikai]

Fiddlers Green

TeaDidikai

TheDisreputableDog

TeaDidikai

And because some people use The Craft as shorthand for The Craft of the Wica- many people have taken offense in the past. My experience is that it is usually Eclectic Neo-Pagans who think they are practicing The Craft- and thus "casting hexes is bad!" mentality comes to the top of the complaint list.

But the hexers get their comeuppance in the end. Wouldn't that be the perfect morality play?

The usual assertion I heard was that no one ever casts them. That the morality of it aside- it never happens and thus shouldn't be portrayed.

Never said it was rational.  

[Fiddlers Green]

TeaDidikai

Never said it was rational.

In many ways, I prefer the habits of my hometown, where all occultists are considered evil... but dangerous. At least some respect (in the form of fear) is present, rather than just dismissive head patting.
~sighs~
Oh well, these things happen I suppose.  

[TeaDidikai]

Fiddlers Green

TeaDidikai

Never said it was rational.

In many ways, I prefer the habits of my hometown, where all occultists are considered evil... but dangerous. At least some respect (in the form of fear) is present, rather than just dismissive head patting.
~sighs~
Oh well, these things happen I suppose.

White Light doesn't liked to be feared. It contradicts the pop-Christian angelic image they enjoy...  

[Fiddlers Green]

TeaDidikai

White Light doesn't liked to be feared. It contradicts the pop-Christian angelic image they enjoy...

That's very understandable, fear does lead people to do stupid things... altho now there are laws to prevent alot of the worst of the stupid... but then again, my way is not the only way.
Neither is their's... as fluffy as such a group sounds, they should be able to embrace that they don't speak for everyone, all unique snowflakes and all. wink