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The Witch

The Witch

Evil takes many forms.

20167.01h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Eggers
Written by Robert Eggers
Produced by Rodrigo Teixeira, Lars Knudsen, Daniel Bekerman
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $40.4M

Top Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Thomasin

Ralph Ineson

Ralph Ineson

William

Kate Dickie

Kate Dickie

Katherine

Harvey Scrimshaw

Harvey Scrimshaw

Caleb

E

Ellie Grainger

Mercy

L

Lucas Dawson

Jonas

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Governor

B

Bathsheba Garnett

The Witch

Sarah Stephens

Sarah Stephens

The Witch, Young

Daniel Malik

Daniel Malik

Black Phillip (voice)

Themes & Keywords

witchisolationmagicpossessionblack magicolder woman seduces younger guynew hampshirewoodsgoatpuritanreligioncryingfalse accusationswitchcraftnew englandpraying17th centuryfolk horrorevil forceenglish colonycallousforeboding

About The Witch

The Witch is a horror, fantasy, drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of witch, isolation, magic, possession, black magic, older woman seduces younger guy. Directed by Robert Eggers, it stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie. 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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