The Witch

2015, History/Drama, 1h 32m

332 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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As thought-provoking as it is visually compelling, The Witch delivers a deeply unsettling exercise in slow-building horror that suggests great things for debuting writer-director Robert Eggers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer, his wife and their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin, the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy and Jonas suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another.

Cast & Crew

Anya Taylor-Joy
Thomasin
Ralph Ineson
William
Kate Dickie
Katherine
Harvey Scrimshaw
Caleb
Ellie Grainger
Mercy
Lucas Dawson
Jonas
Bathsheba Garnett
The Witch
Sarah Stephens
Young Witch
Julian Richings
Governor
Wahab Chaudhry
Black Phillip
Robert Eggers
Director
Robert Eggers
Screenwriter
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Jodi Redmond
Producer
Daniel Bekerman
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Rodrigo Teixeira
Producer
Lourenço Sant' Anna
Executive Producer
Sophie Mas
Executive Producer
Michael Sackler
Executive Producer
Julia Godzinskaya
Executive Producer
Chris Columbus
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Eleanor Columbus
Executive Producer
Alex Sagalchik
Executive Producer
Alexandra Johnes
Executive Producer
Jonathan Bronfman
Executive Producer
Thomas Benski
Executive Producer
Lucas Ochoa
Executive Producer
Jarin Blaschke
Cinematography
Louise Ford
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Audience Reviews for The Witch

  • Oct 19, 2020
    A creepy and captivating look into puritan life in the 1600's, until a witch in the woods turns everything upside down less than 10 minutes into the film.
    Mark B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 04, 2018
    Neo-horror film based on New England folk tales as well as the fear of the wood and the supernatural. Well acted and filmed, the movie does not follow regular "scary movie" blue prints. That's a blessing for its unpredictability and a curse for its slow pace. There are some deeply unsettling and creepy scenes, but very few classical scares. The religious zealousness of regular 17th century folks is almost as uncomfortable to watch as the witch in the woods. The ending actually dares to go bat shit crazy, you gotta admire that.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 22, 2017
    Despite a bit of a slow pace, the Witch's tense sequences are enough for a decent folktale. The disturbing score, the daunting scenes and thought-provoking lore will make any moviegoer feel unsettled and paranoid. 3.5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 02, 2017
    This was a crazy movie that I do not recommend. Very graphic and poorly acted. It was hard for the story to keep my interest, but it did have some intense moments.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
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