Witchcraft inspired makeup has become increasingly popular in recent years, drawing inspiration from the mystical and dark practices of witchcraft. This style of makeup embraces a gothic aesthetic, with dramatic and striking looks that often incorporate deep, smoky eyes, bold lips, and pale, ethereal skin tones. One of the key features of witchcraft inspired makeup is the emphasis on dark and moody colors. Shades such as black, deep purples, and rich reds are commonly used on the eyes, giving them a mysterious and bewitching allure. Smoky eye looks, achieved through blending various shades and using a combination of matte and shimmer finishes, are particularly popular in this style. In addition to the eyes, the lips are also accentuated with bold and daring colors.
Miller’s film contains a slow burn that never achieves a wondrous inferno, that the sub-genre of witches and warlocks (not merely occult theme), lacks true exploration from many filmmakers, the 1980s the movies Witchboard and the series Witchcraft, did it well, even the franchise The Ghoulies got a start with it. In the past the genre had the Vincent Price classics Witchfinder General and The Raven [1963], simply Lily never lives up to the past creations. A reasoning for why it does not have my witchcraft depth, simple lack of funding, and that stresses the patience of the audience to enjoy the movie, giving nothing of pending foreshadowing of the craft to cling valiantly too.
Sometimes in the horror genre, a filmmaker tries to connect his concept using unconventional methods especially if the avenues of finances trail off into dead ends, hence the vastly popular design of found footage, however director Wes Miller, strives forward with a narrative storyline with James Palmer s script into vastly rich and often overlook witches tales. Most horror fans will stay the course even with a bad movie, as long as the cast engages well and the storyline has a steady baseline, sadly the not all the witchcraft can give this film a positive spin and recommendation.
In addition to the eyes, the lips are also accentuated with bold and daring colors. Deep reds, purples, and even blacks are commonly used to create an intense and vampy look. These dark lip colors, paired with the intense eye makeup, help to create a sense of mystical power and confidence.
Lily Grace: A Witch Story (2015) – By Baron Craze
Sometimes in the horror genre, a filmmaker tries to connect his concept using unconventional methods especially if the avenues of finances trail off into dead ends, hence the vastly popular design of found footage, however director Wes Miller, strives forward with a narrative storyline with James Palmer’s script into vastly rich and often overlook witches tales. The sweeping styles, of limited locations sadly drive this Louisiana tale back into the swamps leaving a heavily uncharted territory on the pages without a worthwhile exploration of the material, a mocku-thriller would serve better in this film from Midnight Releasing. Nevertheless, the film, while not perfect, strives to put the best efforts forward, with intriguing cover art, and a bit of reference to The Blair Witch Project [1999], using all the tricks to keep it from becoming sunken to the mud and buried forever.
The viewers quickly find themselves with lead character Ronald (Scott Seegmiller) inheriting his father’s home, whom he didn’t get along with too well, and comes to discover his father’s mortal fear involve the dealings of a witch, tormenting him to death. He discovers notes and later noises involving the witch Lily Grace (Sonya Cooke). Quickly another introduction to the Sheriff (Greg Travis (The Possession Experiment [2016])) who gives more evasive answers and leaves one scratches their heads as to the understanding of the witch and his father’s death. However, throw another twist coming from the constant running Jake (James Palmer) who appears with the facial expression of ‘what the hell’ is going on, a reflection upon the audience’s faces, as he just looks bewilder to the issues at hand. Palmer’s acting measures on an even level, as a dim bulb and petty criminal, make alliance with Ronald and agreeing to capture Grace, sadly the reasoning never truly explained which the same throughout the movie remains. Lack of back story effects the so many aspects, including building tension in the film and connection for the audience, resulting in the anticipation of the viewer clicking the pause button, and debating whether to continue the movie. It becomes very easy to lose the thread of the story and plod into aimless direction, the actors hit their cues and marks, but it feels as if the actors bailed each other out on the production, creating nothing breakout, yet never caving in on the film.
Miller’s film contains a slow burn that never achieves a wondrous inferno, that the sub-genre of witches and warlocks (not merely occult theme), lacks true exploration from many filmmakers, the 1980s the movies Witchboard and the series Witchcraft, did it well, even the franchise The Ghoulies got a start with it. In the past the genre had the Vincent Price classics Witchfinder General and The Raven [1963], simply Lily never lives up to the past creations. A reasoning for why it does not have my witchcraft depth, simple lack of funding, and that stresses the patience of the audience to enjoy the movie, giving nothing of pending foreshadowing of the craft to cling valiantly too.
Without a proper budget the unconventional methodology relies on more background, but again the haunted aspects never materialize, the father’s home looks if fine condition, there’s no foreboding occurring, to develop a thick gothic atmosphere, leaving the visuals to imagination. As for the picture, the audio is clear, but the still cheapness shines through, unless the intention provides the backwoods holding secrets, yet that becomes quite a leap of faith. The pace while steady, just loses interest, the story wanders at times as drunken individual wobbly on their legs struggling to get home, in a confusion manner.
This film, feels unfinished, and lacks the cohesiveness to have an enjoyable horror film even on the basic level, though clocking in at 84-minutes and the cast does the best it can with the material, it rolls to a disjointed realization that the clues and some of the answers lay late in the final hurried act of the movie. Most horror fans will stay the course even with a bad movie, as long as the cast engages well and the storyline has a steady baseline, sadly the not all the witchcraft can give this film a positive spin and recommendation. Although one is curious to see what the cast does in the future of the horror genre.
IMDb Rating: 3.2/10
Baron’s rating: 3.0/10
This movie was originally reviewed on the now defunct Rogue Cinema website in January 2016.
To complete the witchcraft inspired look, the skin is often kept pale and porcelain-like. Light foundation or powder is used to create a flawless and ghostly complexion, enhancing the overall otherworldly effect. However, some variations of this style may also embrace a more natural and earthy look, with bronzed or earth-toned skin. Beyond the makeup itself, witchcraft inspired looks often incorporate accessories and jewelry that complement the overall theme. This may include pieces such as chokers, pentagrams, moon-shaped earrings, or other mystical symbols. These details help to further enhance the mystical and witchy vibes of the overall appearance. Overall, witchcraft inspired makeup allows individuals to channel their inner mystical energy and embrace their dark and mysterious side. Whether worn for special occasions, as part of a costume, or as an everyday look, this style offers a unique and mesmerizing way to express one's individuality and fascination with the occult..
Reviews for "Turn Heads with These Witchcraft-inspired Halloween Makeup Ideas"
1. Jessica - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the witchcraft inspired makeup collection, but I was disappointed with the results. The eyeshadow palette looked amazing in the pictures, but the colors were not pigmented at all and the glitter fallout was unbearable. The lipstick was very patchy and did not stay on my lips for more than an hour. Overall, I found the quality of the products to be subpar and not worth the hype.
2. Matthew - 1 star - As someone who loves witchcraft and makeup, I had high hopes for this collection, but it fell flat. The packaging was stunning, but the actual performance of the products was underwhelming. The eyeshadows were chalky and lacked pigmentation, making it difficult to create the desired looks. The matte liquid lipstick was so dry and flaky, it felt like I was wearing sandpaper on my lips. I was truly disappointed with this collection and would not recommend it to others.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - The witchcraft inspired makeup collection was a letdown for me. The eyeshadow shades looked beautiful in the pan, but they were not as vibrant on the eyes. The formula was also quite powdery, causing fallout during application. The liquid lipstick had a weird chemical smell and it dried out my lips, making them feel uncomfortable throughout the day. Overall, I expected more from this collection and felt disappointed with the quality and performance of the products.