Freya is a Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, wisdom, war, and magic. She is depicted as a powerful and beautiful woman, often adorned in a cloak of feathers and accompanied by a group of powerful cats. She is often revered and sought after for her ability to bring about love and fertility. The Freya rune tattoo is a popular choice for those who wish to honor and connect with this goddess. The symbol associated with Freya is the Algiz rune, which represents protection, divine connection, and vitality. This rune is often incorporated into tattoo designs to symbolize the qualities and attributes associated with Freya.

The Love Witch review – glorious retro fantasy-horror

L A film-maker Anna Biller achieves an ecstasy of artificiality in this amazing retro fantasy horror, delivered with absolute conviction. It’s designed, produced, written, directed and generally auteured by Biller herself, and lit and photographed by M David Mullen – apparently without digital fabrication.

The Love Witch goes beyond camp, beyond pastiche; it ignites the pulpy surfaces of its tale and produces a smoke of bad-dream sexiness and scariness. It’s a B-movie with A-grade potency. But you have to stay with it, you have to understand its absolute seriousness before getting the comedy and the satire of the transactional politics in sex.

Samantha Robinson plays Elaine, a beautiful, dark-haired woman with a look of Barbara Eden or Diana Rigg. She is a white witch with occult powers and leaves a trail of men in her wake – woebegone, lovelorn and, indeed, dead. These handsome beefcake guys have become a gallery of castrated swains who have sacrificed themselves for Elaine, as she demurely presides over her secret occult court of predatory lust.

Biller creates for Elaine some showstoppingly outrageous makeup and lingerie. Her story is happening in the modern world with recognisably contemporary automobiles and technology. But otherwise it’s drenched in the Technicolor 60s: there are touches of Italian horror, Hammer and late Hitchcock, as well as the deadpan attention to period detail and convention that David and Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams achieved in their comedies. Biller devises a feminine sensibility for exploitation to match the macho connoisseurship of Tarantino or Rodriguez.

There is a glorious cod Renaissance “marriage” scene in which Samantha consecrates her awful destiny with the police officer who is on her trail. And, yes, of course it is ridiculous, but brilliant and, frankly, sublime. See it at midnight.

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Review: The Love Witch

What It Is: Elaine (Robinson) a witch uses love and sex spells on men in order to make them fall in love with her. Does she care that this love is artificial, no, not really? Just so long as these poor souls worship at her alter. Following the death of her husband, she’ll do anything necessary to assure she is not alone. And if she has to be that it isn’t for long. No man is off-guard whether they be a policeman or the husband of her friend Trish (Waddell).

What We Think: I’ll start this off by saying that I adore the technicolor, throwback vibe of this flick. Biller shoots the film in a very B-movie style. For a film that came out so recently, it does a helluva job looking like 70’s schlocky crap. Here’s the thing, though, this film and its hammy over-acting work wholly and completely. Samantha Robinson plays Elaine with such a seductive swagger you yourself cannot help falling under her spell. Knowing what the film is and was going for tells you a lot about what and where your expectations should be.

Our Grade: B-, A good movie and a real treat for fans of blaxploitation and grindhouse features. It really is a quirky little film filled with larger than life personas all set against the seventies stylings. I think that Anna Biller should keep making movies in whatever style she wants because they are a welcomed change of pace. In a world full of blockbusters and CGI disappointments sometimes it is just nice to throw it back and let the filmmaking do the talking. I recommend this but caution that some may not get or appreciate the films little oddities.

The Love Witch

Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder.

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러브 위치, Ведьма любви, Czarownica miłości, Aşk Cadısı, לב קרוע, 爱之女巫, Vrăjitoarea dragostei, 사랑의 마녀, Відьма кохання, A Feiticeira do Amor, Вещица на любовта, 偷心女巫, Phù Thủy Tình Yêu, ラブ・ウィッチ

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Premiere

31 Jan 2016

• Netherlands International Film Festival Rotterdam

19 Jun 2016

• UK 15 Edinburgh International Film Festival

16 Jul 2016

• Canada Fantasia International Film Festival

Theatrical limited

11 Nov 2016

Theatrical

10 Mar 2017

• Ireland 15
• UK 15

07 Jul 2017

10 Oct 2017

26 Oct 2017

• Portugal M/16

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10 Mar 2017

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13 Mar 2017

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Brazil

10 Oct 2017

• Theatrical

Canada

16 Jul 2016

• Premiere Fantasia International Film Festival

Ireland

10 Mar 2017

• Theatrical 15

Netherlands

31 Jan 2016

• Premiere International Film Festival Rotterdam

Portugal

26 Oct 2017

• Theatrical M/16

Singapore

13 Mar 2017

• Physical Blu-ray

Spain

07 Jul 2017

• Theatrical

UK

19 Jun 2016

• Premiere 15 Edinburgh International Film Festival

10 Mar 2017

• Theatrical 15

10 Mar 2017

• Digital 15

USA

11 Nov 2016

• Theatrical limited NR

This rune is often incorporated into tattoo designs to symbolize the qualities and attributes associated with Freya. The Freya rune tattoo can be designed in various ways, depending on personal preference and aesthetic appeal. Some may choose to have a simple and elegant Algiz rune tattooed on their body, while others may incorporate additional symbols or elements to create a more intricate design.

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"Some men go their entire lives without seeing a tampon"
*moments later*
Men not knowing what a tampon is. this is a technicolor feminist masterpiece

Say hello to your new obsession: A spellbinding homage to old pulp paperbacks and the Technicolor melodramas of the 1960s, Anna Biller’s “The Love Witch” is a throwback that’s told with a degree of perverse conviction and studied expertise that would make Quentin Tarantino blush. Shot in velvety 35mm and seen through the lens of a playfully violent female gaze, the film follows a beautiful, narcissistic young sorceress named Elaine (Samantha Robinson, unforgettable in a demented breakthrough performance) as she blows into a coastal Californian town in desperate search of a replacement for her recently murdered husband. Sex, death, Satanic rituals, God-level costume design, and cinema’s greatest tampon joke ensue, as Biller spins an archly funny — but also hyper-sincere — story about the true price of the patriarchy. There hasn’t been anything quite like it in decades. READ THE FULL REVIEW ON INDIEWIRE

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The significance of the Freya rune tattoo goes beyond its aesthetic appeal. For many, it is a sacred and spiritual symbol that represents a connection to the goddess and her qualities. It is seen as a symbol of strength, beauty, and the ability to manifest love and prosperity in one's life. Like any tattoo, the Freya rune tattoo is a personal expression of beliefs and values. It can serve as a daily reminder of one's connection to the divine and a source of strength and empowerment. Whether it is chosen for its aesthetic appeal or its spiritual significance, the Freya rune tattoo holds deep meaning for those who choose to wear it..

Reviews for "Freya Rune Tattoos: Embodying the Spirit of a Norse Goddess"

1. John - 2 stars: I recently got a rune tattoo done by Freya, and I have to say I was quite disappointed with the result. The design itself was poorly executed, with uneven lines and incomplete shapes. Additionally, the ink used faded quite quickly, making the tattoo hardly visible within a few months. I wouldn't recommend Freya for rune tattoos if you're looking for quality and longevity.

2. Sarah - 1 star: My experience with Freya and her rune tattoo was extremely unsatisfactory. Not only did she lack professionalism, but her knowledge of the symbols seemed quite limited as well. When I asked for a specific rune, she seemed unsure of its meaning and ended up implementing it incorrectly in the design. On top of that, the tattoo itself didn't heal well and became infected, requiring medical attention. Overall, I regretted my decision of choosing Freya and would advise others to find a more skilled and knowledgeable tattoo artist.

3. Mark - 2 stars: I had high hopes when I booked an appointment with Freya for a rune tattoo, but unfortunately, the experience fell short of my expectations. The design she came up with was unoriginal and lacked any personal touch. Additionally, the tattoo itself was quite painful and the aftercare instructions provided were insufficient, causing me to experience complications during the healing process. I was left with a mediocre tattoo that didn't hold any meaning for me. I would recommend looking for a more experienced and creative artist for anyone interested in getting a rune tattoo.

4. Lisa - 2 stars: I was excited to have Freya create a rune tattoo for me, but my enthusiasm quickly turned into disappointment. The design she presented was far from what I had envisioned, and she seemed unwilling to make any changes or adjustments to better suit my preferences. Furthermore, the tattooing process was not as comfortable as I had expected, as Freya's technique was quite rough and inexperienced. Overall, I left feeling dissatisfied with both the tattoo and the overall experience. I wouldn't recommend Freya for rune tattoos.

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