The Witch Movie Project Ep 4 - 'Love Witch' (2016) vs 'Autopsy of Jane Doe' (2016)

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In this captivating episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane explore the enchanting and chilling worlds of "The Love Witch" and "The Autopsy of Jane Doe." This week, they delve into the unique art direction, compelling themes, and haunting performances that make these 2016 films unforgettable.

Join Courtney and Blane as they dissect the vibrant technicolor homage to the '60s and '70s in "The Love Witch," starring Samantha Robinson, and the eerie, claustrophobic tension of "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," featuring Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch. Discover the symbolism, feminist undertones, and the chilling exploration of witchcraft and empowerment that these films bring to life.

(00:00) Crescent communities present the witch movie project

(00:49) The wits movie project is gearing up for an October 26 screening

(02:24) The love Witch and the autopsy of Jane Doe came out in 2016

(03:31) First up, what about the art direction? Like, it's stunning. It looks like sixties, seventies

(06:37) Both of these movies have naked witches. Yep. One movie you got the witch who lays naked the entire time

(08:52) The cinematography makes this movie look like it was made in the 1960s

(10:47) Get into the tarot cards and the artwork because there's a lot

(11:39) She talks about how she decorated the apartment based on the thoth tarot

(12:57) Let me ask you that, though, on the tarot cards. Wow. You have a lot of those bright colors

(14:05) Anytime I can tie witches into video games, that'd be awesome

(14:53) The film explores themes of love, obsession, and power dynamics between men

(19:03) What is the director really trying to show here? Uh, with a female director

(19:30) Jennifer Couch's acting is perfect in this movie. It transports me back in time

(20:26) Rachel: Tara was doing a tarot reading in the movie

(23:10) Five of cups means emotional turmoil in Tarot

(24:10) There's a lot of symbolism in the rituals that they're performing

(26:17) Uh, my final thoughts on Love Witch is I think it's a classic

(28:17) You're using menstrual cycle to attract blood in witchcraft

(29:53) Final thought is in the tarot. So you see Richard, the married man

(32:05) Ed says the main character in Jane Doe never moves in this movie

(36:52) There's gotta be some detachment in doing that job

(37:19) Brian Cox studied with coroners to learn how to do autopsies

(37:56) There's a parts in this movie that I have a hard time watching

(41:05) Stephen King called this movie the most terrifying movie he ever saw

(45:02) You go through an entire autopsy, like. This is not just watching a movie

(49:01) There's a breaking point right about halfway in the movie

(50:45) The dynamic between father and son in this movie is fascinating

(53:50) It's even more intense when you don't see what's attacking them

(55:33) This movie was inspired by the conjuring of Andre Overdahl

(01:01:22) Liz: I hope nothing happens to Tommy and Austin

(01:03:54) You got any final thoughts on this movie before we wrap this one up

(01:07:53) If you like Jane Doe, you got to check out Sushi Girl

(01:09:01) Courtney Jordan recommends the book Curious Life of human cadavers

Don’t miss the chance to join us for our big event on October 26, presented by Novel Daybreak by Crescent Communities. Enjoy a live podcast taping, movie screening, and a thrilling costume contest with exciting prizes! Whether you're a fan of witchy aesthetics or psychological horror, this episode is a must-listen.

The Love Witch (2016) [IMDb: The Love Witch (2016)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3908142/)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) [IMDb: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289956/)

Samantha Robinson [Samantha Robinson - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5228887/)

Olwen Kelly [Olwen Kelly - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6499471/)

Brian Cox [Brian Cox - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004051/)

Emile Hirsch [Emile Hirsch - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386472/)

Keywords: Witch Movie Project, Love Witch, Autopsy Of Jane Doe, Crescent Communities, Costume Contest, Technicolor, Tarot Cards, Witchcraft Symbolism, Psychological Horror, Vengeful Spirit, Witch Trials, Cinematic Art Direction, Female Empowerment, Sixties Aesthetic, Mystery And Suspense, Isolation In Horror, Classic Horror Films, Witchcraft And Power, Ritualistic Imagery, Modern Witchcraft