The Reckoning (2021)

Fear spreads like The Plague.

The Reckoning (2021) poster

In the aftermath of the Great Plague and amidst the subsequent witch-hunts against women, a young widow grapples with the tragic death of her husband in a society completely consumed by fear and death. Because she rejects the advances of her landlord, she is falsely accused of being a witch and thrown in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. She must endure physical persecution at the hands of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and face her own inner demons as the devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.

Director: Neil Marshall
Genre: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Drake
Cinematography: Luke Bryant
Editing: Eoghan Synnott
Production: Fourth Culture Films, BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions, Moviebar
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $596,806
Original Language: en

Themes

Occult and Witchcraft

Keywords

witch, middle ages (476-1453), persecution, witch hunt, plague

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Reckoning about?
In the aftermath of the Great Plague and amidst the subsequent witch-hunts against women, a young widow grapples with the tragic death of her husband in a society completely consumed by fear and death. Because she rejects the advances of her landlord, she is falsely accused of being a witch and thrown in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. She must endure physical persecution at the hands of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and face her own inner demons as the devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.
Who directed The Reckoning?
The Reckoning was directed by Neil Marshall.
Who stars in The Reckoning?
The Reckoning stars Charlotte Kirk, Sean Pertwee, Steven Waddington, Joe Anderson, Suzanne Magowan, Ian Whyte.
How long is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning is a Horror, Drama film.
How much did The Reckoning gross?
The Reckoning grossed $596,806 worldwide.
Where was The Reckoning produced?
The Reckoning was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Reckoning?
The themes of The Reckoning include: Occult and Witchcraft.