Witchcraft (1992) User Reviews

Interesting premise, abysmal acting

[bluedieselectric · 7 April 2007]

Without doubt, this has to be one of the most appallingly acted TV dramas I have seen for a very long time. The lead character, Judy, played by Georgia Slowe (now playing Perdy in Emmerdale) is convincing enough in the central role, but unfortunately she is badly let down by the supporting cast. The main problem, arguably the only problem - but a big one nevertheless) - is that it is all just so over inflated, like a soufflé allowed to burn. Indeed, the phrase 'overacting' barely even bares to cover it. Not only that - and this is what I find most irritating of all - is that it's a drama production within a drama production, if you see what I mean, and as such it really is far, far too pleased with itself; smug and self satisfied, populated by the usual Oxford and Cambridge contingent. Best lines? When Georgia's character is already on the gallows for the hanging scene at the end: 'When do I put my head into this noose?' and 'Can you gag her, Steve?' For all that, it is entertaining enough in its own way - just don't expect Shakespeare, that's all. Ironic, really, since Georgia Slowe is a product of the Royal Shakespeare Company, God bless her!

Excuse me. I have to get disemboweled

[nogodnomasters · 4/10 · 13 November 2017]

This is a BBC mini series from circa 1992. A film crew is making a movie about Ezekiel Oliphant, a witch hunter during the 17th century English civil war. Jamie Matheson (Peter McEnery) is an adviser on the set and script writer who has the habit of changing scenes after they have been shot, writing on the fly. He gets help from Alan Oakfield (Alan Howard) an expert on Oliphant who had his wife and mistress both put to death as witches.

Jamie starts to assume the character of Ezekiel and it appears history is going to repeat itself. It includes twists and head fakes.

The acting in the series left a lot to be desired. This is maybe the worst performance of Lisa Harrow. I only kept watching the film because it appears to have been written so Judy Campbell can undress. I imagine this has been re-released based on the modest success of "The Witch" from the same period, sort of.

Guide: Sex and nudity.