Witches Don't Exist (2014) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A black comet threatens the sun while witches search for a fifth member, whose emerging powers appear in Katie.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Prophecy and Witchcraft

Concuela discovers the black-comet prophecy and welcomes the darkness. The witches accuse her, have Grimbeck take her away, and learn the deadline and requirements for stopping the comet.

Key Events

• The Comet Prophecy — Concuela discovers a prophecy that a black comet will extinguish the sun. Characters: Concuela Location: Witches' setting
• Concuela Welcomes Darkness — Concuela welcomes the coming darkness and plans to rule the world. Characters: Concuela Location: Witches' setting
• The Witches Accuse Concuela — The other witches accuse Concuela of betraying them. Characters: Concuela Location: Witches' setting
• Grimbeck Takes Concuela Away — The witches have Grimbeck take Concuela away. Characters: Concuela, Grimbeck Location: Witches' setting
• Astra Learns the Deadline — Astra learns the comet will reach the sun in 72 hours. Characters: Star Witch Astra Location: Witches' setting
• Luna Explains the Circle — Luna says a complete circle of five witches can stop the comet. Characters: Star Witch Luna Location: Witches' setting
• The Amulet Needs a Fifth — The amulet must find a new fifth member for the circle. Characters: Star Witch Luna Location: Witches' setting

The Search Enters Kwispeldam

Pandora is sent to find Grimbeck while the witches prepare to act. In the human world, Katie and Roy's ordinary routine is unsettled by the necklace, spellbook, and strange events.

Key Events

• Pandora Seeks Grimbeck — Pandora is sent to locate Grimbeck as the witches prepare to act. Characters: Star Witch Pandora, Grimbeck Location: Witches' setting
• Katie's Ordinary Life — Katie's everyday life includes Roy, her family, and her dogs. Characters: Katie, Roy, Rex, Felix / Dokter Location: Human world
• Roy's Necklace Gift — Roy says he bought only the box after another woman took the necklace, yet a necklace ends up inside. Characters: Katie, Roy Location: Human world
• A Spellbook's Instructions — A spellbook describes ingredients for traveling through closed doors and mirrors. Location: Human world
• Strange Events Begin — Strange magical events begin affecting the town. Location: Kwispeldam
• Localized Darkness — A sudden localized darkness is mistaken for an eclipse. Characters: Star Witch Astra, Star Witch Luna Location: Kwispeldam

Signs of the Fifth Witch

A sudden patch of darkness is mistaken for an eclipse, leading the witches to suspect the fifth witch is nearby. They cannot yet tell whether she is good or dangerous or control her powers.

Key Events

• The Fifth Witch May Be Near — The witches suspect the fifth witch was nearby but cannot judge her or control her powers. Characters: Star Witch Astra, Star Witch Luna Location: Kwispeldam
• The Search Intensifies — Katie and Roy encounter inexplicable events as the search for the amulet intensifies. Characters: Katie, Roy Location: Human world
• Vera Seeks the Spotlight — Vera expects her looks and talent to make her the star of a musical. Characters: Vera Location: School

The Amulet and Katie's Power

As the search intensifies, Vera seeks attention at school and a young woman is pursued by two men. Katie and Roy help her escape, but the pursuit leads to a struggle over the amulet and Katie's apparent use of magic.

Key Events

• A Woman Is Pursued — Two strange men carrying a young woman's picture pursue her. Location: Human world
• Katie and Roy Help Her Escape — Katie and Roy help the pursued young woman escape in a wheelchair. Characters: Katie, Roy Location: Human world
• The Pursuit Reaches the Amulet — The escape leads to a scramble over the amulet as the pursuers close in. Characters: Katie, Roy Location: Human world
• Katie Discovers Magic — Katie appears to use magic and exclaims that she can do it too. Characters: Katie, Roy Location: Human world
• The Comet Threat Remains — The comet threat remains unresolved, and the witches still need to understand Katie's powers. Characters: Star Witch Astra, Star Witch Luna, Star Witch Pandora Location: Witches' setting

Story Breakdown

• The Comet Prophecy — Concuela discovers the coming threat and embraces the darkness it promises.
  • Black Comet — A prophecy says the comet will extinguish the sun.
  • Concuela's Ambition — Concuela welcomes the darkness and plans to rule the world.
• Witches Turn on Concuela — The other witches respond to Concuela's betrayal by having Grimbeck take her away.
  • Betrayal Accusation — The witches accuse Concuela of betraying them.
  • Grimbeck Takes Her — Grimbeck is tasked with taking Concuela away.
• The Five-Witch Circle — Astra and Luna reveal the deadline and what is required to stop the comet.
  • Seventy-Two Hours — Astra learns when the comet will reach the sun.
  • Missing Fifth Member — Luna explains that the amulet must find a new fifth witch.
• Pandora's Assignment — The witches prepare to act while Pandora is sent to locate Grimbeck.
  • Search for Grimbeck — Pandora receives the task of finding Grimbeck.
  • Witches Prepare — The witches ready themselves to respond to the threat.
• Katie's Human World — Katie's everyday life with Roy and her dogs becomes entangled with unusual events.
  • Roy's Necklace — Roy explains that he bought a necklace box, but a necklace ends up inside.
  • Strange Magic — A spellbook describes travel through closed doors and mirrors as strange events begin.
• The Fifth Witch's Signs — A localized darkness makes the witches suspect the fifth member may be nearby.
  • False Eclipse — The sudden darkness is mistaken for an eclipse.
  • Unknown Powers — The witches cannot determine whether the fifth witch is good or dangerous or control her powers.
• Pursuit and Escape — A young woman is pursued, and Katie and Roy help her escape before the chase reaches the amulet.
  • Picture-Carrying Pursuers — Two strange men pursue a young woman while carrying her picture.
  • Wheelchair Escape — Katie and Roy help the woman escape in a wheelchair.
• Katie's Emerging Magic — A scramble over the amulet culminates in Katie apparently using magic herself.
  • Amulet Scramble — The pursuers close in as the scramble over the amulet unfolds.
  • Power Revealed — Katie is astonished by her apparent magic and says she can do it too.
• Unresolved Cosmic Threat — The comet still threatens the sun, and the witches must understand Katie's powers.
  • Comet Still Approaches — The story leaves the comet threat unresolved.
  • Katie Must Be Understood — The witches need to understand her emerging powers before they can hope to save the world.

Directed by

Aramis Tatu, Adel Adelson

Key Cast

• Aliyah Kolf — Katie
• Senna Borsato — Roy
• Leontine Borsato — Concuela
• Vincent Banić — Grimbeck
• Eva Simons — Star Witch Solara