Gretel & Hansel

Gretel & Hansel

Year: 2020

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Oz Perkins

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Having lost their mother to madness, young siblings Gretel and Hansel are abandoned in a dark and perilous forest. Drawn by the promise of food and shelter, they stumble upon a seemingly welcoming cottage inhabited by a mysterious woman. But her kindness hides a sinister secret, and the siblings must find a way to outwit her before it's too late, confronting both external dangers and their own inner fears.

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1

Cherished Baby Falls Ill

In a small village during a harsh winter, a beloved baby falls gravely ill, causing panic among her family and the villagers. The desperate father seeks help and is determined to save his child, prompting a series of dramatic events that follow.

Harsh Winter Small Village
2

The Enchantress's Intervention

The father finds an Enchantress who cures his daughter but leaves her with a lurking dark power. This sets the stage for a series of ominous events linked to the child's future as she grows older.

3

Premonitions of Death

As the girl matures, her eerie ability to predict the future becomes apparent, alarming the villagers. The foreknowledge that 'everything ends in death' begins to twist her perspective, leading her towards sinister actions.

Village
4

Tragic Loss

The girl's malevolent use of her powers culminates in the tragic death of her own father. This act seals her fate and marks her transformation into a figure feared by the villagers.

5

Abandonment in the Woods

To save her from her own darkness, the villagers abandon her in the woods. This decision reflects their desperation and fear of the unpredictable power she wields.

Woods
6

Luring Children

Despite her abandonment, the girl starts to lure other children into her treacherous grip. Her newfound power enables her to manipulate and draw innocent souls, intensifying her descent into darkness.

Woods
7

Gretel and Hansel's Journey

Following their father's tragic demise, teenagers Gretel and Hansel set off to find work, only to encounter a threat early on. Their hopes of stability quickly dissolve in the face of harsh realities.

Village
8

Confrontation with Danger

While seeking refuge, a grotesque figure attacks Hansel, triggering a moment of panic and fear. Just in the nick of time, The Huntsman intervenes, offering them protection from further danger.

Hut
9

Mystifying Mushrooms

The next morning, the siblings venture out to find food and work, but their efforts yield little. Gretel discovers some strange mushrooms, leading to uncontrollable laughter that hints at darker elements lurking nearby.

Morning Forest
10

The Alluring House

Hansel is enchanted by a house emitting the tantalizing smell of cake, which he ultimately enters against Gretel's wishes. Her attempts to protect him fail, placing him directly in danger as he succumbs to the temptation.

Mysterious House
11

Encounter with Holda

Inside the house lives Holda, who offers the siblings food and shelter in exchange for their labor. Gretel is pulled into an unsettling relationship with Holda, who teaches her about witchcraft and dark powers.

Holda's House
12

Disturbing Discoveries

Gretel's nightmares fuel her curiosity, leading her to investigate Holda's cellar, where she uncovers shocking secrets. The truth about Holda's sinister past and her intentions toward Hansel unveil dark forces at play.

Holda's Cellar
13

The Final Confrontation

Gretel confronts Holda in a fierce battle, using her harnessed powers to fight back against the witch. In a dramatic showdown, she overcomes Holda, liberating herself and her brother from the witch's grasp.

Holda's House
14

Facing Her Transformation

After victory, Gretel bids farewell to Hansel as he returns home. Alone, she comes to terms with her transformation, seeing the lost spirits escape, yet feeling her own darkness begin to manifest.

15

Stepping into the Future

With her identity forever altered, Gretel resolves to trust herself and face the darkness ahead. Symbolically, she steps into her new role, embodying both strength and uncertainty as she embraces her powers.

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