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Exploring Feminism Through Witches in American Cinema

6/29/2025

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In *That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film*, Payton McCarty-Simas delves into the captivating link between witches in cinema and the feminist movement in America. Set to release on July 22, 2025, the book examines how these portrayals mirror societal attitudes toward women, featuring both iconic and lesser-known witch films.

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In *That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film*, Payton McCarty-Simas delves into the captivating link between witches in cinema and the feminist movement in America. Set to release on July 22, 2025, the book examines how these portrayals mirror societal attitudes toward women, featuring both iconic and lesser-known witch films.