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The Witch

The Witch

Horror • R • 2016 • 1 hr 32 min
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7.2
IMDb
7.0

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.

Starring

Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger

Directed By

Robert Eggers

Written By

Robert Eggers

Attributes

SlowDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

HorrorFantasyDramaMysteryHistory

Release Date

February 19, 2016

User Reviews

Jalvzz
Jalvzz
Really scary and I really like the cinematic shots
Tuomo Sipola
Tuomo Sipola
Dost thou not apprehend? Great historical costumes and set design.
Akane420
Akane420
A profound essay on the nature of good and evil, accompanied by an incisive exploration of religious extremism.
Anthony
Anthony
Never thought a horror movie that takes place centuries ago would work so well, until now
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I’m in love with Anya Taylor Joy. But yeah 2nd time watching this movie I liked it way more. Robert Eggers is surely a master of his craft.
Billy Thomas
Billy Thomas
Very odd, made me feel uncomfortable, but I guess that’s a good thriller/horror is meant to do 🤷
Jeffrey Cooper
Jeffrey Cooper
Eggers's debut that makes for more of a great drama, but still is a good horror at the same time too
Paolo
Paolo
The Witch captivates with its eerie atmosphere, gripping performances, and chilling narrative. A hauntingly brilliant horror.
Salman Al Farisi Prasad
Salman Al Farisi Prasad
Goat commits tax fraud, Puritan family falls apart, and some chick decides forest raving > Jesus.
Maya Custins
Maya Custins
Finally a modern horror movie that actually scared me, very off putting I loved it

Stats

Ratings
2,118 (6%)
5,048 (15%)
13,453 (41%)
12,146 (37%)
7.2 – Based on 32.7k ratings
Attributes
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70%
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Witnesses To A Nightmare - Official Promo
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Black Phillip - Official Promo
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Peek A Boo - Official Clip
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A 17th Century Nightmare - Official Featurette
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Cast & Crew

Robert Eggers
Robert
Eggers
Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya
Taylor-Joy
Ralph Ineson
Ralph
Ineson
Kate Dickie
Kate
Dickie
Harvey Scrimshaw
Harvey
Scrimshaw
Ellie Grainger
Ellie
Grainger
Lucas Dawson
Lucas
Dawson
Julian Richings
Julian
Richings
Bathsheba Garnett
Bathsheba
Garnett
Sarah Stephens
Sarah
Stephens
Daniel Malik
Daniel
Malik
Robert Eggers
Robert
Eggers

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