Honestly, they aren’t the worst feminist icons we could present to our kids.
with its trailing purple skirt and distinctive emerald cloak. The 1993 cult classic is my very favorite Halloween movie for so many reasons, not least of which is its relentless dedication to camp. But truly, the movie would be nothing without our trio of clever, anachronistic witches who give zero flying f’s about convention .
But what is it about the Sanderson witches in particular that makes them so wildly entertaining and captivating? Honestly, for all their evil impulses, I’ve come to the conclusion that they aren’t theFrom the first lines spoken about them in the movie , the Sanderson sisters are framed in mystique. The three of them live alone in a forest, self-sufficient except for their slightly troubling penchant for consuming the souls of children to prolong their lives.
Throughout the movie, they’re brash and flirtatious and determined — no passive femininity here. Most of all, they are confident in their powers, seldom second-guessing themselves, even when they should maybe exercise some caution. No wonder they never fit in with Salem’s Puritans. Interestingly, the moments where the sisters seem truly hurt are when someone refers to them as “ugly” or “hags,” pointing out their lack of adherence to typical standards of beauty.
But it’s not all fun and games for our hexy trio. In fact, the whole movie is designed as an inside joke against them. We’re meant to laugh at their faux pas , but it’s not quite so clear-cut. While you’re not actively rooting for the witches, perhaps, many viewers can feel a certain sense of sympathy at the thought of being seen as passe, caught in a new world where you don’t belong.
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