‘The Blind Witch waits’
Beezel is a 2024 horror film about a terrifying incident involving a child that reveals the presence of an ancient witch residing within the basement walls of a house.
Directed and co-produced by Aaron Fradkin (Val; Electric Love; 15 North) from a screenplay co-written with co-producer Victoria Fratz who co-stars. Also produced by Paul Kim and Adam Liderman.
The Social House Films production also stars Leo Wildhagen, Nicolas Robin, LeJon Woods (The Hangman; Ouija Witch; Double Walker; Dawn of the Beast), Bob Gallagher, Caroline Quigley, Kimberly Salditt-Poulin and Sarah Vular.
Plot:
Over six tumultuous decades, three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret dwelling beneath its floors – an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living…
Reviews:
“Creepy atmosphere oozes throughout this film. I liked the lore of the witch and how that manifested. There are some scenes that gave me goosebumps, even if they were cliched. Kind of reminded me of Lovely Molly in how it progresses though so if you like that one def check this one out.” ★★★½ Ben Grimm
“The movie starts strong, with a few short stories in the same place that are really good. But then, the last story takes half of the movie and changes the tone completely, turning it into a cheap version of what you’ve seen before. It’s a shame.” ★★ Dimsumcinema
“Fradkin does enough to build tension in anticipation of a kill that, while the audience expects something, the actual scene is still jarring. Beezel is also so grotesque-looking that one would want to hide their eyes to not look at her. You end up feeling sorry for the poor souls who are tricked into becoming her next meal, not only because you know they are about to die but because the last thing they see is her.” ★★★ Flick Direct
“Viewers don’t get a lot of time to invest in characters, but the solid performances from the cast members help make up for their characters’ short backstories, and we definitely have folks to cheer for and against. Beezel is one nasty, vicious, wicked witch, and the journey through the decades to see what lies in store for her and her victims is one worth taking.” Horror Fuel
“Watch this ASAP so you can brag about being early when it’s a huge cult hit. Scary as fck, funny as hell, gory as sht. Beezel for Prez.” ★★★★ Josh Levesque
“Beezel is a lean, mean horror movie that eschews long-runtime norms to deliver a gloriously fun and brutally menacing movie that wastes no time getting to the good stuff. With great performances, efficient storytelling, and captivating practical effects we think Beezel is one of the must-see horror films of the year!” Macabre Daily
“The acting is hit or miss as none of these actors are household names, but for the most part, they play the roles well […] Beezel is a highly enjoyable film. It feels dark and wrong, but also has a sort of playful sense of humor, knowing that it isn’t above making one dart back in their seats with a well-timed jump scare with a horrifying payoff.” ML Miller
” …a little more exposition about Beezel’s origins and the family’s understanding of her would go a long way. There are some moments of real style and flair, particular in the earlier segments, and one third act moment of gore that made me laugh with delight […] the costuming, hair, and makeup do little to suggest any difference between the styles of the late 80s and the mid-00s. It feels like a bit of a wasted opportunity…” Movie Jawn
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