The Witch (2015) quotes
Director
Robert Eggers.
Cast
Anya Taylor-Joy.
Ralph Ineson.
Kate Dickie.
A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.
Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?
– Black Phillip
We will conquer this wilderness. It will not consume us.
– William
Mother, I’ve brought a book, will you look at it with me?
– Caleb
Did ye make some unholy bond with that goat?
– William
Black Phillip, I conjure thee to speak to me. Speak as thou dost speak to Jonas and Mercy. Dost thou understand my English tongue? Answer me.
– Thomasin
What dost thou want?
– Black Phillip
What canst thou give?
– Thomasin
Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?
– Black Phillip
Yes.
– Thomasin
Wouldst thou like to see the world?
– Black Phillip
What will you from me?
– Thomasin
Dost thou see a book before thee?… Remove thy shift.
– Black Phillip
I cannot write my name.
– Thomasin
I will guide thy hand.
– Black Phillip
She desires of my blood. She sends ’em upon me. They feed upon her teats, her nether parts. She sends ’em upon me.
– Caleb
Corruption, thou art my father!
– William