The Witch (2015): Religion and Superstition In Movies (with Dónal Gill)

In 2015, a fantastic horror/historical film called The Witch made the rare decision to take the religion and worldview of its characters seriously. Cian and Donal discuss the film, the life and beliefs of 17th-century puritans, the difference between Catholics and Protestants, and other light subjects! This spoiler-ific take on The Witch also touches on (of course) witchcraft itself, the importance of the Salem witch trials, and what makes the film so bloody good. Permanent Revolution by James Simpson https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674987135 The Battle For God by Karen Armstrong https://www.amazon.com/Battle-God-Karen-Armstrong/dp/0345391691 The Gillbillies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheGillbillies/ Arnold The Pooch On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arnoldthepooch/