Hello Readers,
The other night, while scrolling through Netflix, I
stumbled upon The Covenant. The chokehold this film had on teenage me was
undeniable, it had everything I loved back then: moody characters, supernatural
powers, and plenty of drama. Naturally, I decided to rewatch it as an
adult—and, dear Reader, I’ve aged myself by at least 50 years in the process.

My friends and I used to lovingly call this film
"five fit lads throwing fireballs," and honestly, that pretty much
sums up the whole story. It’s not a bad film I still enjoyed it but it doesn’t
quite hit the same way it did back then. Interestingly, this movie introduced
me to several household names, including Sebastian Stan, Jessica Lucas,
Taylor Kitsch, Steven Strait, and even a brief cameo from Chace Crawford.
At its core, the movie’s plot and backstory are genuinely
compelling, feeling like the love child of The Craft and The Lost Boys. The
story follows four students at an elite private school, each descended from
colonial witches linked to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Their ancestors
formed a secret covenant to protect themselves from persecution, with a grave
warning: overusing their magic could lead to addiction, rapid aging, and even
death, making their inheritance both a gift and a curse.
A fifth family, obsessed with power, broke away from the
covenant and was believed to have died out. However, the "Sons of
Ipswich" soon discover that a descendant of this rogue family has
returned, seeking vengeance and ultimate power.
Looking back, older me can’t help but think this story
would make for an incredible TV series. A series format would give the plot
room to expand, delve deeper into the rich backstory, and explore the tension
between power and its consequences in greater depth.
L x
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