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The magical girl incident that recently went viral has everyone talking. It all started when a video of a real-life magical girl popped up online. The clip shows a young girl dressed in a vibrant and sparkly outfit, complete with a cape, wielding a magical staff. She appears to have some sort of supernatural powers as she effortlessly performs impressive feats like levitating objects and creating sparks with a wave of her hand. The video quickly gained traction, with millions of views and shares across various social media platforms. People were both fascinated and skeptical of this magical girl's abilities.

Most of Erben’s ballads are in the dark mood of the Brothers Grimm at their grimmest, and The Noonday Witch, the second of Dvorák’s set, is no exception. A harassed mother threatens her squalling young son with a visit from the Noonday Witch if he does not behave, and is appalled when the hobbling witch actually appears. The mother clasps her son tightly and collapses as the witch reaches out for him. When the father returns for his noon meal, he finds mother and son on the floor. He revives the mother, but his son has been smothered in her protective embrace.

This half-hearted lie, her mounting financial troubles, the absence of Anetka s father, and the blistering summer heat all put a strain on the mother-daughter relationship. The final part, with the return of the unsuspecting father, is pure guilty horror, with a chittering reference to the witch and a whiplash sneer to end.

People were both fascinated and skeptical of this magical girl's abilities. Some believed it to be a cleverly staged prank or an elaborate viral marketing campaign, while others insisted that it was genuine and called for further investigation. As the video continued to circulate online, speculation grew about the origins of this magical girl.

Review: The Noonday Witch (2016) ★★½

Witches, much like other monsters, tend to operate in the shadows. This is most evident in the cinematic world. In Robert Eggers The Witch (2015), the titular villain never really appears, but simply lurks in the dark woods. This is partly why Jiří Sádek’s The Noonday Witch (2016) caught my attention. Much like Ari Aster’s Midsommar (2019), the film draws the evil from out of the shadows and plants it in broad daylight. Unfortunately, The Noonday Witch (originally titled Polednice) does not shine enough light on the underlying folklore, resulting in a confusing and ultimately disappointing viewing experience.

Though the film tells a unique story set in modern-day Czechia, The Noonday Witch is based on a late 19th-century poem by Antonín Dvořák. The poem draws from earlier Slavic folklore of a demon that goes by various names, including Lady Midday, The Noon Witch, and — of course — The Noonday Witch.

Dvořák’s poem tells the story of a mother who scolds her misbehaving son and threatens to summon a witch to punish him. When a horribly disfigured witch appears at noon, the mother tries to flee with her son. The father returns home, only to find that the mother has accidentally smothered her son while trying to protect him.

It’s important to note that Jiří Sádek’s film draws heavily from this poem, but makes some important alterations to prevent viewers from predicting the outcome. In The Noonday Witch, Eliska (Anna Geislerová), moves to a remote home formerly owned by her late husband. Despite her husband’s passing, Eliska tells her daughter, Anetka (Karolína Lipowská), that her father has gone on a trip and will return soon.

This half-hearted lie, her mounting financial troubles, the absence of Anetka’s father, and the blistering summer heat all put a strain on the mother-daughter relationship. Meanwhile, the local townsfolk try to help Eliska move into the dilapidated old house, though their efforts grow increasingly invasive. Eliska tries to bring a sense of normalcy to their lives, but she senses an evil presence surrounding the house. As her paranoia reaches a feverpitch, Eliska struggles to maintain her sanity and protect her child from the “noonday witch” that haunts her.

Director Jiří Sádek utilizes a classic horror trope to great effect in the first half of the film. Despite living with her daughter, Eliska is essentially alone. She has no one to rely on for financial support, and the growing rift with her daughter only makes her life more difficult. This places her under great stress, causing her to view outsiders as potential threats.

As we (the audience) identify with Eliska, we are inclined to view everyone as a potential threat as well. The local mayor shows Eliska kindness by giving her time to make payments on the house, but Eliska wonders if he can be trusted. The mayor’s wife, having lost a child years prior, wanders around aimlessly, mumbling to herself. At one point, she even appears in Eliska’s house unannounced.

Meanwhile, some of the other townsfolk offer to help watch her child while she runs errands or work on rebuilding her home. Some of them appear sincere, while some of them don’t. In every case, their behavior seems “quirky” to say the least. It could be explained away by the fact that they are simple country folk in a remote village, but it could also be part of a conspiracy to hurt Eliska and her daughter.

This nobody-can-be-trusted trope works well up to a point. However, as the plot pushes forward, it becomes clear that either a) there is a witch that wants to take Eliska’s daughter or b) several perfectly rational factors are driving Eliska a little crazy (the summer heat, invasive neighbors, money problems, the death of her husband, her daughter’s rebelliousness, and on and on).

Naturally, The Noonday Witch ending is something you will have to see for yourself. I’m not here to spoil the show for anyone. However, I will say that it left me wanting more. The crescendo of paranoia and fear eventually peter out without much fanfare.

I usually prefer European horror — like The Noonday Witch — to American horror. With American horror, you almost always know what you’re going to get from the outset. The same cannot be said of many European horror films. Of course, these are pretty broad generalizations. However, I prefer European horror because there’s not always the need for tedious exposition. The filmmakers don’t overexplain everything and spoon-feed the audience at every turn. Instead, they leave you guessing.

However, this didn’t really work in the film’s favor. The Noonday Witch is based on folklore about a hideous witch that appears in the middle of the day. The poem on which the film was based tells a terrifying and tragic story. From a filmmaker’s perspective, they had fantastic source material.

Sadly, Jiří Sádek didn’t really go anywhere with it. He turned an inherently visual story into a psychological one. He turned the monster into something that creates an indistinct fear of the unknown. The film would have been better served by a monster that creates fear in a more concrete, visual way.

In short, I think that The Noonday Witch should have featured a lot more witch and little less noonday. Yes, hot days are unpleasant. Sure, being alone can make you paranoid. Of course, familial drama can be stressful. Unfortunately, none of these plot elements are all that scary. Jiří Sádek took his great source material and churned out an entertaining, but ultimately unsatisfying psychological horror film.

So, now that I’ve given you a dozen reasons to not watch The Noonday Witch, I’m going to tell you that it is still worth watching. The pacing keeps things interesting, with rising tension throughout. All of the actors play their parts well, especially Anna Geislerová as the film’s heroine. And, if nothing else, The Noonday Witch provides an interesting glimpse of Slavic folklore and the beautiful countryside of The Czech Republic.

Rating: ★★½ out of 5

If you’d like to watch The Noonday Witch (2016), it is currently available to stream on Shudder or Amazon Prime. For more film reviews like this one, check out the Philosophy in Film Homepage!

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However, this didn’t really work in the film’s favor. The Noonday Witch is based on folklore about a hideous witch that appears in the middle of the day. The poem on which the film was based tells a terrifying and tragic story. From a filmmaker’s perspective, they had fantastic source material.

Some suggested that she could be a real-life superhero or someone with access to advanced technology. Others claimed that she might be an actual magical being, citing similar instances of magic being documented throughout history. News outlets picked up the story, and interviews were conducted with witnesses who claimed to have encountered the magical girl in person. Some shared stories of how she swooped in to save them from dangerous situations, while others reported witnessing her perform extraordinary acts of magic right before their eyes. However, skepticism remained among many, and various theories and explanations emerged. Some believed that the video was the work of talented special effects artists who created a convincing illusion. Others speculated that the girl may have some unique genetic mutation or was an alien from another planet. The online debate raged on, with believers and skeptics presenting their arguments and evidence. Some claimed to have analyzed the video frame by frame, pointing out inconsistencies or potential signs of digital tampering, while others defended the video's authenticity, insisting that it defied any logical explanation. As the controversy continued, an investigative team was formed, consisting of experts in various fields such as computer sciences, psychology, and physics. Their goal was to unravel the truth behind the magical girl incident and determine once and for all whether she was, indeed, a real-life magical being or simply a master illusionist. Months passed, and the investigation yielded no definitive answers. The magical girl incident became a subject of fascination for internet users, spawning countless fan theories, fan art, and even cosplay. Despite the lack of concrete proof, the video continued to captivate and inspire people's imaginations. Ultimately, the magical girl incident remained an online mystery, with the truth still shrouded in ambiguity. Whether she was a genuine magical girl, a product of advanced technology, or an elaborate hoax, her brief appearance in the online world left a lasting impact and sparked a global conversation about the possibilities of magic in our modern age..

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