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
- Tyler SApril 1, 2025👍👍 8.5/10
- 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.
- youdetoiletDecember 7, 2025A must watch for any aspiring witches.
- 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!
Häxan Trivia
Häxan was released on September 18, 1922.
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Häxan has a runtime of 1h 45m.
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.