The Witch

The Witch (2016)

12/10/2015 (GB)
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
1h 32m

Evil takes many forms.

Overview

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.

  • Robert EggersDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $4,000,000

  • Revenue

    $40,423,945

Keywords

  • witch
  • isolation
  • magic
  • possession
  • black magic
  • older woman seduces younger guy
  • new hampshire
  • woods
  • goat
  • puritan
  • religion
  • crying
  • false accusations
  • witchcraft
  • new england
  • praying
  • 17th century
  • folk horror
  • evil force
  • english colony
  • callous
  • foreboding
  • harsh

Top Billed Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Thomasin

Ralph Ineson

Ralph Ineson

William

Kate Dickie

Kate Dickie

Katherine

Harvey Scrimshaw

Harvey Scrimshaw

Caleb

Ellie Grainger

Mercy

Lucas Dawson

Jonas

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Governor

Bathsheba Garnett

The Witch

Sarah Stephens

Sarah Stephens

The Witch, Young

Daniel Malik

Daniel Malik

Black Phillip (voice)

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