Mittel European witch trials in the late 1600s. Basically “The Crucible” with the focus on gorgeous B&W photography instead of clever dialogue. The most fascinating takeaway: the movie claims to lift much of the dialogue from actual transcripts. And, apparently, there were very distinct rules concerning torture back then. The accused could only suffer three thirty minute sessions per day, f’rinstance. If that doesn’t sound like Alberto Gonzales. . .