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The Witch (2015)

R · 2015-01-27 · 1h 32m · EN
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Evil takes many forms.

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.

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Robert EggersDirector, Writer
Budget
$3.5M
Box office
$40.4M

Media

▶ The Witch - Puritans Banish Members▶ The Witch | Peek A Boo | Official Clip HD | A24▶ The Witch | Caleb Possession | Official Clip HD | A24

Top billed cast

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Anya Taylor-JoyAnya Taylor-JoyThomasinRalph InesonRalph InesonWilliamKate DickieKate DickieKatherineHarvey ScrimshawHarvey ScrimshawCalebEllie GraingerEllie GraingerMercyLucas DawsonLucas DawsonJonasBathsheba GarnettBathsheba GarnettThe WitchSarah StephensSarah StephensThe Witch, youngJulian RichingsJulian RichingsGovernorDaniel MalikDaniel MalikBlack Phillip (voice)Axtun Henry DubeAxtun Henry DubeSamuelAthan Conrad DubeAthan Conrad DubeSamuel

Keywords

WitchMagicWoodsFalse accusationsBlack magicReligionOlder woman seduces younger guyIsolationWitchcraftPossessionFolk horrorNew hampshireGoatCryingNew englandPraying17th centuryEnglish colonyPuritanEvil forceCorruption of a minorA24

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityWitch · Magic · WoodsNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference70613Actor preference1542 · 13118 · 22123

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Frequently asked questions about The Witch

What is The Witch about?

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.

How long is The Witch?

The Witch has a runtime of 92 minutes.