The Witch
Directed by Robert Eggers
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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- MischaJanuary 23, 2025This movie changed the way horror movies are presented, calling back to the folk side of horror.
- 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!
- lyftcaMarch 15, 2026Deliciously and a pretty dress is all it cost for her soul
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Terry AnsteyOctober 29, 2025A slow boring movie where nothing at all actually happens but the music makes you think something might happen. Then a goat talks. Terrible.
- StuSPlexOctober 26, 2025Slooooow
- NFebruary 25, 2026See, this is what happens when you have mummy problems, no wait, daddy problems, or is it eldest sibling complex.
- myriamvielSeptember 15, 2025very good
- remiiDecember 9, 2025A white and black slow burner where the main attraction is the revelation part of Anya Taylor-Joy.
- makdelartNovember 26, 2025Masterpiece!!!
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.comAugust 18, 2025The Witch creeps slowly up behind you before delivering a five-talon death punch.
- KnoebodyAugust 18, 2025Ominous, relentless and freaky as fuck yo
- Danny BJuly 22, 2025The Witch nails the bleak, oppressive tone with its dreary, isolated setting that perfectly suits the story. The cast delivers strong performances across the board, with the father (Ralph Ineson) especially compelling as a deeply religious Puritan ways drive the family’s descent into chaos. The film hooks you early with its eerie premise and delivers a memorable, unsettling ending. Unfortunately, the middle portion is bloated and drags the pacing. Trim 30 minutes, and this would be a far tighter and more effective horror experience.
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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, Lars Knudsen, Jodi Redmond, 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, Mystery, Drama 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.