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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- jackmeatDecember 19, 2025My quick rating - 6.5/10. The setting is New England in the 1630s. William (Ralph Ineson) and Katherine (Kate Dickie) lead a devout Christian life with five children, homesteading on the edge of an impassable wilderness. When their newborn son vanishes, and crops fail, the family turns on one another. Beyond their worst fears, a supernatural evil lurks in the nearby wood. A great looking and sounding movie that plays at the mind more for the horror aspect than it does with gore and loud scare moments. More of a thinking person's horror/thriller that plays out well in the atmosphere created. Even with the moderately short running time of just over an hour and a half, though, this movie seems to drag on quite a bit and may turn off casual moviegoers. Don't let that stop you from seeing a well-rounded film that comes at a time when the more gore the better is the norm.
- ArrXBanditJuly 24, 2026The first time I watched this movie, I thought it was just okay. Then, I eventually gave it another watch and then it's like a light switch turned on in my head. I LOVE THIS MOVIE. Admittedly, this one is better with subtitles because the accents are really thick majority of the time so it's hard to make out what is being said. Ana and Ralph's performances are top-notch. You really feel the weight of the trauma in this movie. It gives you JUST enough to keep you wondering what's next. Great cinematography as well! Eggers is a bit of a controversial director, you kind of either love or hate his films, but this one just gets more enjoyable every time I watch it.
- Kevin WardJuly 14, 2025Wanted to revisit this after seeing Eggers’ The Northman recently. I’m not really sure why I only rated this a 3 on first watch. I really loved it on rewatch and could even see moving this to a 5. Anya Taylor-Joy is really incredible in this as is Ralph Ineson. Beautiful, creepy, and heart-breaking. I might need to revisit The Lighthouse now too.
- Garrett WilkinsJuly 3, 2026The Witch holds a unique place in my moviegoing history as the first A24 film I ever saw. Even back then, Robert Eggers' extraordinary commitment to historical authenticity was impossible to miss. From the meticulously researched dialogue and production design to the decision to market the film as The VVitch—a creative nod to period spelling conventions—the film immerses itself in seventeenth-century New England with remarkable conviction. At the time, I didn't understand what made A24's films special or how Eggers created a realistic atmosphere without using traditional storytelling methods. As his feature directorial debut, The Witch remains an extraordinary accomplishment, immediately establishing the unmistakable filmmaking voice that would continue through The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. Despite my admiration for its craftsmanship, The Witch ultimately loses me somewhat in the direction it chooses to take its ending. While I appreciate what Eggers was aiming for, the film's final moments never resonated with me as strongly as the remarkable historical authenticity and slow-building atmosphere that define everything leading up to them. Even so, what Eggers accomplished on such a modest budget deserves enormous praise, creating a world that feels authentic in every detail without ever betraying its independent scale. Ralph Ineson delivers a commanding performance as William, while Anya Taylor-Joy announces herself as an exceptional new talent in the breakout role that launched her career. The Witch remains an impressive debut whose authenticity, ambition, and craftsmanship fully justify the acclaim it has received.
- witty youngmanSeptember 21, 2025Other than problems with low to high volume, this was a great movie for spooky season. When Black Phillip showed himself at the end, I audibly squeaked a little bit haha. The story plays really well on actual journals of disbelief from history, and that made it more entrancing. Worth some rewatches, for sure!
- Evan MayJuly 10, 2025Making my way into Robert Eggers’ filmography, starting with “The VVitch.” Unexpected. While inhabiting a supernatural universe, the terrors are more familiar. The setting feels atmospheric and authentic. The portrayal of the American Puritan family seemed mostly accurate, partly caricatured. But the religious anguish is real. The dialogue is exceptional, the acting excellent. I’m not sure the subversive conclusion lived up to its own value system. Perhaps it’s about evil’s withering effect.
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The Witch was released on November 11, 2015.
The Witch was directed by Robert Eggers.
The Witch has a runtime of 1h 32m.
The Witch was produced by Daniel Bekerman, Jodi Redmond, Lars Knudsen, Rodrigo Teixeira, Jay Van Hoy.
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.
The key characters in The Witch are Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), William (Ralph Ineson), Katherine (Kate Dickie).
The Witch is rated R.
The Witch is a Horror, Drama, Mystery film.
The Witch has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10.
The Witch had a budget of $4M.
The Witch has made $40.4M at the box office.