Not Rated
1922    1 t 45 mGyser, Documentary
7.693%81%7.6
Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences.
Instrueret af Benjamin Christensen
  • Benjamin ChristensenDevil / Instruktør / Forfatter
  • Ella La CourKarna / Sorceress
  • Emmy SchønfeldKarna's Assistant
  • Kate FabianOld Maid
  • Oscar StriboltFat Monk
  • Wilhelmine HenriksenApelone / A Poor Old Woman
  • Elisabeth ChristensenAnna's Mother
  • Astrid HolmAnna
  • Karen WintherAnna's Sister
  • Maren PedersenMaria the Weaver / A Witch
  • Johannes AndersenPater Henrik / Witch Judge
  • Elith PioJohannes / Witch Judge
  • Aage HertelWitch Judge
  • Ib SchønbergWitch Judge
  • Holst JørgensenPeter Titta
  • Clara PontoppidanSister Cecilia / Nun
  • Else VermehrenFlagellating Nun
  • Alice O'FredericksNun
  • Gerda MadsenNun
  • Karina BellNun
  • Alan9. februar 2026
    This is a vision of Hell… brilliant Very good effects for its time
  • Stephen Guerrero5. november 2025
    The hysteria amongst people and the fervor they will use to explain the often unexplainable is powerful, and they don't shy away from the unpleasantness of Fear and Ignorance. It really shows the Atrocities in the name of the church the Catholics were willing to use to spread fear amongst the uneducated masses for control over even their thoughts, not just their physical bodies.
  • Doc Worm23. maj 2026
    Putting this one on in the background the next Halloween party I throw. God tier hags in this one. There’s actually some solid performances and mixed animation for the 1920s. Conceptually its story is quite simple but for a silent film these performances convey a lot. Definitely some cohesion issues where it switches between its tale and documentary style explanations of its subject matter. Forgivable with how pioneering it is. Beyond cultural significance, Häxan is thoroughly entertaining.
  • Tyler S1. april 2025
    👍👍 8.5/10
  • youdetoilet7. december 2025
    A must watch for any aspiring witches.
  • cyberbillp21. februar 2025
    Mildly interesting from a film history perspective. I imagine this was quite outrageous back in the 1920's. Now it's only interesting for it's historical value.
  • Scott Thomas11. marts 2025
    How do you combine a documentary, a historical drama, a horror film, and a social message about a very important issue all the same time, and still make it all work? I don’t know but the writer of this film sure does!

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