The Witch in the Woods
Common Sense Media Review
By Lakshmi Hutchinson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Original stories meet classic horror tales; scary content.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
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What’s It About?
Each episode of THE WITCH IN THE WOODS follows the adventures of four kids who discover a mysterious witch known as Rosa who lives in the woods with her friends, including Barnaby (a dog) and Grimalkin (a cat). The kids enjoy visiting Rosa and hearing scary stories told by the witch and her friends, but at the same time they begin to wonder why they've been welcomed into her world. They soon find themselves part of a supernatural story of their own.
Is It Any Good?
This podcast cleverly combines an original supernatural story with retellings of well-known horror tales. The Witch in the Woods is at its best when the witch's friends Barnaby and Grimalkin are telling scary stories to the kids. They bring some humor (and a little dog-cat rivalry) so that that the stories aren't too frightening. It also helps to hear the kids' commentary, so you don't feel like you're listening by yourself. There is a lot of dialogue at the start of each episode, so some listeners may be eager to jump straight to the stories. The Witch in the Woods is a good choice for families with kids interested in spooky campfire tales and urban legends. It definitely delivers older kid-friendly scares.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Witch in the Woods presents classic horror stories in a way that allows kids to listen to them. How does having a humorous character tell the horror story change the listening experience?
What is it about being scared that is entertaining to us? Why do you think horror movies are so popular?
When watching or listening to something scary, it's important to know your limits. What are your boundaries when it comes to scary content? What is too scary for you and how can you make sure you let a trusted adult and friends know this?
Podcast Details
- Release date: August 19, 2021
- Genre: Kids & Family
- Average Run Time: 30 minutes
- Website: https://thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com/
- Production Company and Network: Zombie Burrito Productions
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- Last updated: January 11, 2024
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