7/8/2023 0 Comments The reaper manTo take revenge, then comes the literal embodiment of atonement through magic and brings the havoc his attackers wrought upon themselves. Our story begins with a married couple’s happy hopes dashed, then coming home to a heist gone wrong that ends the husband Joseph’s life. In marginalized communities, hoodoo can be utilized to bring about retribution where justice fails (and has since its inception during the horrific times of slavery.) Voodoo is a religion, and hoodoo is magic they are often mistaken for each other but not the same. In Alabama, where voodoo and hoodoo are rooted deep within Southern life, lies different kind of retribution. With a quick pace, strong visual style, and potent subtext, “The Reaper Man” is a strong offering in the folk and revenge horror subgenres.
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