Through their shared isolation, an unlikely bond forms between Veronica and Desi, bridging the gap between two different generations of women through empathy and a common struggle against patriarchal oppression. Cinematic Style and Atmosphere
From the Ashes: Trauma, Revenge, and the Supernatural in She Will (2021)
The film’s central conceit links Veronica’s personal experience of abuse to the collective trauma of the Scottish witch trials. While staying at a remote retreat, Veronica discovers that the grounds are a mass burial site for thousands of women burned as witches in the 1700s. The film suggests that the earth itself retains the memories and ashes of these women, creating a "primordial sludge" that empowers Veronica to seek retribution against those who harmed her. Reclaiming the Body and Power