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7/10 2016 1h 32m Released

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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Top Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy
Thomasin
Ralph Ineson
Ralph Ineson
William
Kate Dickie
Kate Dickie
Katherine
Harvey Scrimshaw
Harvey Scrimshaw
Caleb
Ellie Grainger
Ellie Grainger
Mercy
Lucas Dawson
Lucas Dawson
Jonas
Julian Richings
Julian Richings
Governor
Bathsheba Garnett
Bathsheba Garnett
The Witch
Sarah Stephens
Sarah Stephens
The Witch, Young
Daniel Malik
Daniel Malik
Black Phillip (voice)
Axtun Henry Dube
Axtun Henry Dube
Samuel
Athan Conrad Dube
Athan Conrad Dube
Samuel
Vivien Moore
Vivien Moore
Lead Coven Witch
Karen Kaeja
Karen Kaeja
Coven Witch
Brandy Leary
Brandy Leary
Coven Witch
Rebecca Hope Terry
Rebecca Hope Terry
Coven Witch

Reviews

Reno 8/10

> While an evil force slowly possessing them, the family bond is put on a test. The film was based on the collection of a series of the real events that takes place in the 17th century New England. The story of a farmer family who came across the ocean, but now lives on the edge of the forest after denied permission to build a house in a village. When the newborn baby disappears in a thin air, the family begins…

mattwilde123 8/10

This was a really good horror film. The direction was very interesting and Robert Egger plays with darkness and shadows in a really horrifying way. The tension is unbearable at times. The dialogue is a bit hard to follow as it is very "oldé English" to add to the historical accuracy of the piece. The actors are all good at reciting this strange dialect and demonstrating the paranoia spreading through the family…

Sheldon Nylander 8/10

Talk about old school! “The Witch” is a painstaking recreation of Puritan life in New England. The lifestyle is mimicked. The clothes are period-accurate. The dialogue is actually based off of documents and speeches from that time. It’s as if Mel Gibson decided to update “The Passion of the Christ” by 1600 years. As mentioned, the movie is set in Puritan New England as a family is banished from the larger…

r96sk 8/10

<em>'The Witch'</em>, Robert Eggers' feature directorial debut, is very good! I enjoyed all of these 90 minutes, I could've watched it go on for a little longer in truth. I really liked the atmosphere throughout, as well as the look of the film. The dialogue is particularly excellent, too. Everyone on the cast gives a terrific performance, shown perfectly by that final scene with them all together onscreen.…

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FAQ 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.
When was The Witch released?
The Witch was released in 2016.
What genres does The Witch belong to?
The Witch is categorised as Horror, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller.
Who stars in The Witch?
The cast of The Witch includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger.