A bewitching curse is a term often used to describe a spell or enchantment that is believed to have magical or supernatural powers. It is typically associated with witchcraft and the practice of dark magic. The concept of a bewitching curse has been a part of folklore and mythology for centuries. It is often depicted as a form of punishment or revenge, where an individual, usually a witch or sorcerer, invokes supernatural forces to inflict harm or misfortune on another person. A bewitching curse can take many different forms, depending on the intention of the person casting it. Some curses are believed to bring about physical harm, such as illness or injury, while others are said to cause psychological or emotional distress.
The curse of lilith ratchet
Stars: KateLynn E. Newberry, Rob Jaeger, Roger Conners, Angela Cole, Brianna Burke, George Tutie, Crissy Kolarik, Layla Cushman, Lauren Paulis, D.J. Remark, Debbie Scaletta, Ann Shamess | Written and Directed by Eddie Lengyel
Name: The Curse Of Lilith Ratchet (aka American Poltergeist: The Curse Of Lilith Ratchet)
Age: 2019
Appearance: A slick-looking ghostly slasher film with all the production values of a Hallmark film. Not much blood or atmosphere but plenty of hysterical acting and a villain that looks like a cross between the Woman in Black and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Lilith Ratchet. Don’t lose your head!
Alright guv’nor. ‘Ow’s it going?
Why are you speaking like that? And what’s with the flat cap and chimney brush.
It’s the Curse of Lilith Ratchet, innit geezer? That’s the name of a Dickensian cockerneeee villain, if ever I ‘eard one.
She’s nothing of the sort. Lilith Ratchet (a gloomy looking Crissy Kolarik) is a poor woman who had her head chopped off after her heart turned black when her husband had an affair with a baker.
She’s not a cockney villain from a Dickens book?
I dressed up like a chimney sweep for nothing then.
Sigh… So, what’s Lilith’s beef?
Well, after she had her head chopped off, it was shrunk down and put in a box with a little nursery rhyme usefully explaining the curse. Basically, if you pass her head around and repeat her name then whoever is left with the head is cursed to die at the hands of Ratchet. Of course, a group of young college hipsters do just that and Lilith kills each of them, one by one.
Cor blimey. Them geezers never learn.
You can stop now.
I mean, they read the nursery rhyme and still did it anyway?
Of course. Otherwise it would have been a very short film. And to be honest, at one hour and forty-five minutes, it could have done with being a little shorter.
Why is it so long?
The dialogue is very exposition heavy and when they are not explaining the plot over and over again, they are either screaming at each other as to how scared they are or worrying that they are next to die. After we get a prologue where Lilith kills two unnamed women, we are introduced to Hunter Perry (played by a tall haired Rob Jaegera), a podcaster who presents a show about the paranormal. He purchases the shrunken head off of the college hipsters with the intention of using it at a Halloween party.
I love Halloween parties with that apple bobbing game but I’ve never played with a decapitated head before.
Hunter describes the game as a mix of hot potato and musical chairs with those at the party getting a free Hunter Perry T-shirt. However, I thought it was more like a morbid version of Pass the parcel where you pitch a severed head about and chant, “Lillith Ratchet took a hatchet and gave her lover a head… in a basket. Play the game and call her name and one by one you’ll feel her pain.” Unbeknownst to Hunter, various characters become marked for death, including his girlfriend, Bree (Angela Cole).
But they still get a free T-shirt. So not all bad.
Although it was competently directed, the film lacks any style or atmosphere and some of the characters seem rather lifeless and wooden. It felt as if all involved were simply going through the motions. Instead of screaming and crying in fear, characters gasp and wheeze as if they had just stubbed a toe. One amusing scene features a girl screaming “no no no” at hearing about the death of her friend, sounding more like she’s throwing a tantrum in a supermarket rather being shocked and scared. She then returns to behaving as if her friend had never died.
Sounds like a drinking game is in order. Take a drink whenever you see a Stock Acting Method being used.
And there are plenty of them. You get a lot of hysterical screaming and shouting “nooooo!”, “Oh my God. She/he’s dead!” Plenty of miserable characters looking at the ground and shaking their heads, crying and hugging themselves and plunging their hands into their pockets. If you added in taking a drink whenever a jump scare occurs such as the ghost appearing in the mirror/window/doorway/bathroom/car, then you’d probably end up with a shrunken head yourself.
What about the horror bits. That’s why we’re here after all.
Most of it happens off screen with the occasional blood spurt against the wall. There are a couple of flourishes, which might please some horror fans but you have to slog through a lot of pointless moments just to get to some horror fun. I mean, there was one long scene where Hunter’s mum turns up to make a drink and tell him that his show isn’t very good. What was the point of that? And why did we have to sit through watching her mess about with bottles and pouring drinks. No wonder the film clocks in at nearly two hours.
Ok, but what about the story itself? It can’t all just be ghost kills hipsters.
Aside of the listless dialogue and acting, there is actually a nice story rolling underneath. The curse, although somewhat devoid of logic, makes for some suspenseful plotting and I wish they had elaborated on the ghosts of their dead friends coming to warn them or Hunter Perry’s clairvoyant aunt seemingly possessed by Ratchet. Instead we get scenes of a woman making a drink or Bree arguing with her sister about who’s bra she is wearing.
I have a lot of questions but what I really want to know is, whose bra was Bree really wearing?
No wonder she was pissed.
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Do say: Gotta catch-et Lilith Ratchet.
Don’t say: Lilith Retch-it
The Curse of Lilith Ratchet (2018) – Play The Game. Call Her Name.
Next up on my review plate was the latest (and greatest) feature film from Eddie Lengyel known as The Curse of Lilith Ratchet. I reviewed another Lengyel film back in September Mother Krampus 2: Slay Ride and at the time I felt Slay Ride was his best looking flick. Well, that’s only because I hadn’t seen Ratchet yet. This takes the cake in that department as it looks phenomenal. This may be a ‘low budget’ indie film but it certainly doesn’t look or feel that way.
The film has been officially titled American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet as it is the next installment in the popular “American Poltergeist” series, which is current ly available on Netflix.
SPOILER ALERT: This review will talk openly about some plot points of the film. I’ll try not to ruin any major surprises but if you want to be totally spoiler free skip this until you’ve watched the film.
Some curses are believed to bring about physical harm, such as illness or injury, while others are said to cause psychological or emotional distress. There are also curses that are thought to affect an individual's luck or success in life, bringing about financial ruin or personal tragedy. The process of casting a bewitching curse is often shrouded in mystery and rituals.
The Curse of Lilith Ratchet Synopsis
Alice and her best friend Lauren inadvertently set a hellish curse in motion after surprisingly acquiring a mysterious shrunken head. Wanting to know more about their fiendish find, they pay a visit to a popular paranormal podcast host Hunter Perry of “Beyond the Veil”. Hunter discovers it’s true authenticity of the ages-old object and in hopes of creating a rating boost, he plans a LIVE podcast in which the tale of the shrunken head will be introduced to the masses. Little do they know by playing the game and calling her name they will release the malevolent demonic spirit of Lilith Ratchet.
It is believed that the person casting the curse must possess some form of magical or supernatural powers, either through innate abilities or through the use of certain tools or substances. Incantations, potions, and the use of symbols or talismans are commonly associated with the casting of curses. The effects of a bewitching curse are said to be long-lasting and difficult to reverse. It is believed that once a curse has been cast, it will continue to affect the individual it was intended for until some form of counter-spell or intervention takes place. In some cases, it is even believed that curses can be passed down through generations, affecting entire families or communities. Despite its association with folklore and superstition, belief in bewitching curses remains strong in many cultures around the world. People who believe they have been cursed often seek the help of spiritual healers or practitioners of magic to have the curse lifted or reversed. In conclusion, a bewitching curse is a magical or supernatural spell that is believed to have the power to inflict harm or misfortune on another person. It is often associated with witchcraft and the practice of dark magic. Although the existence of such curses is debated, belief in them remains strong in many cultures, with people seeking spiritual assistance to have the curse removed or reversed..
Reviews for "The Wicked Witch's Curse: Casting Spells of Misfortune"
1. Emily - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "A Bewitching Curse". The storyline felt predictable and the characters lacked depth. The dialogue was also quite cheesy and unrealistic. I couldn't connect with the protagonist and her love interest, as their relationship felt forced and lacked chemistry. Overall, the book failed to engage me and I found it to be a mediocre read.
2. Jake - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "A Bewitching Curse", but it fell short of my expectations. The writing style was unimpressive and the pacing was slow, making it difficult to stay engaged. The plot was predictable and seemed to follow the same formula as countless other paranormal romance novels. The character development was lacking, and I struggled to feel any emotional connection to the story. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and unique supernatural read.
3. Sarah - 1 star
I regret picking up "A Bewitching Curse". The plot was incredibly weak and lacked originality. The author seemed to rely heavily on clichés and tropes, making the story feel stale and uninteresting. The main characters were one-dimensional and lacked complexity, making it difficult to care about what happened to them. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making the reading experience frustrating. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a compelling and well-written supernatural novel.