Häxan
Directed by Benjamin Christensen7.693%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.
Häxan Ratings & Reviews
- youdetoiletDecember 7, 2025A must watch for any aspiring witches.
- Tyler SApril 1, 2025👍👍 8.5/10
- Scott ThomasMarch 11, 2025How 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!
- cyberbillpFebruary 21, 2025Mildly 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.
Häxan Trivia
Häxan was released on September 18, 1922.
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Häxan has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min.
The key characters in Häxan are Devil (Benjamin Christensen), Karna / Sorceress (Ella La Cour), Karna's Assistant (Emmy Schønfeld).
Häxan is rated Not Rated.
Häxan is a Horror, Documentary, Fantasy film.
Häxan has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.