The Witch (2016)
Evil takes many forms.
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.
Director: Robert Eggers
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 19, 2016
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy - Thomasin
- Ralph Ineson - William
- Kate Dickie - Katherine
- Harvey Scrimshaw - Caleb
- Ellie Grainger - Mercy
- Lucas Dawson - Jonas
- Julian Richings - Governor
- Bathsheba Garnett - The Witch
- Sarah Stephens - The Witch, Young
- Daniel Malik - Black Phillip (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Mark Korven
Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke
Editing: Louise Ford
Production: Very Special Projects, Parts & Labor, RT Features, Rooks Nest Entertainment, Maiden Voyage Pictures, Pulse Films, Scythia Films, Code Red Productions, Mott Street Pictures
Country: Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Occult and Witchcraft, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Dark Sorcery and Forbidden Spells, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm
Keywords
witch, isolation, magic, possession, black magic, older woman seduces younger guy, new hampshire, woods, goat, puritan, religion, crying, false accusations, witchcraft, new england
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Witch about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Witch?
- The Witch was directed by Robert Eggers.
- Who stars in The Witch?
- The Witch stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson.
- How long is The Witch?
- The Witch has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Witch?
- The Witch is a Horror, Fantasy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Witch?
- The Witch has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Witch?
- The Witch had a budget of $4M.
- How much did The Witch gross?
- The Witch grossed $40M worldwide.
- Where was The Witch produced?
- The Witch was produced in Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Witch?
- The themes of The Witch include: Wizards and Sorcery, Occult and Witchcraft, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Dark Sorcery and Forbidden Spells, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm.