The Curse of the Mhgda Chalics is a mysterious and chilling legend that has captivated the imaginations of many. The story begins with the discovery of a set of ancient chalices belonging to a forgotten civilization known as the Mhgda people. These chalices were believed to possess immense power and were said to bring extraordinary good fortune to those who possessed them. However, it was soon discovered that these chalices were not only coveted for their supposed blessings but also feared for their deadly curse. According to the legend, anyone who possessed the chalices would be cursed with eternal misfortune and suffering. It is said that the curse would bring about a series of unfortunate events, such as financial ruin, loss of loved ones, and even untimely death.
It is said that the curse would bring about a series of unfortunate events, such as financial ruin, loss of loved ones, and even untimely death. Many individuals throughout history attempted to challenge the curse and profit from the supposed powers of the chalices. However, it is believed that all those who dared to possess them ultimately met a tragic fate.
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Costumes Evoke an “Eternal Autumn,” Says Designer
'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' costume designer Angus Strathie describes the "eternal autumn" feel of the Netflix show and timelessness of the costumes.
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The premise of the new Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is one familiar to pretty much all teenagers, past and present: A young woman straddles two different worlds as she figures out her path in life.
Star Kiernan Shipka’s titular heroine has a very specific reason for feeling out of sorts with societal expectations — she is, after all, a half witch — so it makes sense that her inner struggle is reflected in her wardrobe choices.
Sabrina and the other characters’ costumes also toy with the idea of anachronistic time and space, even if the show is set in our current time of group texts and Snapchat. Costume designer Angus Strathie (Moulin Rouge!, A Series of Unfortunate Events) says he and his team adhered to director Lee Toland Krieger’s vision from the first episode that the show’s setting, the fictional town of Greendale, “is in eternal autumn.” He adds that, although they weren’t doing a straight-up period drama, “we were informed by the ‘60s and this timeless, country America feeling.”
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Sabrina’s inch-wide headband seems to be one of her favorite accessories and letterman’s jackets are prevalent on screen because, as Strathie puts it, “you can’t do an American high school without the letterman’s jacket.” But the halls of Greendale’s Baxter High are also filled with suede jackets, fitted turtlenecks and worn denim that, when moving together, look like a venerable fall foliage of burgundies, browns, greens and oranges that harken back to an era when students marched to burn their bras or their draft cards.
This isn’t the same for her home life. Sabrina’s aunts — Miranda Otto’s controlling Zelda and Lucy Davis’ doting Hilda — are several hundred years old. Each has amassed quite the wardrobe.
“Zelda’s clothes are very much ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s because there’s a timeless elegance to that,” Strathie says, adding that she also wears a lot of furs because he likes the idea that something died in the process of dressing her. Her sister has a much more Mother Earth vibe, so Strathie used lots of greens and floral prints.
And then there’s Ambrose (Chance Perdomo), Sabrina’s cousin who starts the series under house arrest after a prior transgression evoked the wrath of their coven. Like anyone who works from home, he has a penchant for pajamas and dressing gowns —albeit finely tailored ones, as Strathie says he drew inspiration from “Jimi Hendrix and early ‘70s cool.”
The color red, for the most part, is saved for Sabrina. The character wears a covetable crimson coat for the majority of the show that Strathie says is a reference to Little Red Riding Hood: “A lot of her scenes are in the forest and outside and we really wanted her to pop in the landscape.”
Sabrina also has given Strathie license to make a few political/social statements with his costume choices. One of the characters, Sabrina’s friend Susie Putnam, is played by non-binary talent Lachlan Watson and Susie’s personal struggles with how the world sees and treats genderqueer or questioning people is a plot point.
“This is a young person who feels out of sorts of the role that she/he is in and has clothes that make them feel uncomfortable,” Strathie says, adding that this is something he and Watson discussed. “As the show progresses, Susie goes through a transformation and ends up feeling more comfortable.”
Given how thought-out the show’s costumes are, it should be noted that there is one place that Strathie most certainly did not seek inspiration: Sabrina creator Robert Aguirre-Sacasa’s other immensely popular high school drama.
“I don’t watch Riverdale,” he says. “It was never an intention of mine to be anything like Riverdale.”
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina premieres Oct. 26 on Netflix.
The color red, for the most part, is saved for Sabrina. The character wears a covetable crimson coat for the majority of the show that Strathie says is a reference to Little Red Riding Hood: “A lot of her scenes are in the forest and outside and we really wanted her to pop in the landscape.”
Some vanished without a trace, while others met with terrible accidents or enduring misery until their dying days. The curse of the Mhgda chalices became a cautionary tale, warning against the greed and temptation of the human heart. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the pursuit of power and wealth can come at a great cost. The allure of the chalices' supposed blessings blinded many to the dangers that lay within them. To this day, the curse of the Mhgda chalices remains an unsolved mystery. Some believe that the chalices are lost forever, buried with their ill-fated owners. Others think that the curse lives on, waiting for its next victims. In any case, the legend serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences that can accompany the pursuit of power and the importance of respecting the ancient wisdom and warnings of civilizations that came before us..
Reviews for "The Curse of the MHGDA Chalics: An Unbreakable Spell?"
1. Samantha - 2/5 stars: I was really looking forward to reading "Curse of the Mhgda Chalics" as I am a fan of the fantasy genre. However, I found the book to be confusing and poorly paced. The plot seemed to jump all over the place without proper explanation, and I struggled to keep track of the characters and their motivations. The writing style was also lackluster, lacking the descriptive imagery and depth that I look for in a good fantasy novel. Overall, I was disappointed and wouldn't recommend this book to others.
2. John - 1/5 stars: "Curse of the Mhgda Chalics" was a complete letdown for me. The story promised an exciting and mysterious adventure, but instead, it fell flat. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked development, making it difficult to connect or care about them. The plot was predictable, and the twists and turns felt forced rather than organic. The writing itself was subpar with awkward sentences and grammatical errors that detracted from the reading experience. All in all, I found this book to be uninspiring and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars: I had high hopes for "Curse of the Mhgda Chalics" given the intriguing synopsis, but unfortunately, it didn't deliver. The book had a promising concept, but the execution fell short. The pacing was incredibly slow, bogged down by unnecessary details and repetitive descriptions. The dialogue felt flat and lacked depth, making it difficult to engage with the characters. Additionally, the world-building felt incomplete, leaving me with unanswered questions and a lack of immersion. Overall, this book was a disappointment and didn't live up to its potential.