The Witch
2015, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 32m
332 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
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
Thomasin
Ralph Ineson
William
William
Kate Dickie
Katherine
Katherine
Harvey Scrimshaw
Caleb
Caleb
Ellie Grainger
Mercy
Mercy
Lucas Dawson
Jonas
Jonas
Critic Reviews for The Witch
Audience Reviews for The Witch
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Oct 19, 2020A 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
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Feb 04, 2018Neo-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
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Jul 22, 2017Despite 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. 3.5/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Jan 02, 2017This 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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