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The Witch

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest...

2016

92 min.

3.8 average rating

Horror

Fantasy

Drama

psychological

supernatural

Directed by

Robert Eggers

SYNOPSIS

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.

CAST

Anya Taylor-Joy

Cast

Ralph Ineson

Cast

Kate Dickie

Cast

Harvey Scrimshaw

Cast

Ellie Grainger

Cast

Lucas Dawson

Cast

Julian Richings

Cast

Bathsheba Garnett

Cast

Sarah Stephens

Cast

Daniel Malik

Cast

CREW

Robert Eggers

Director

Robert Eggers

Writer

Mark Korven

Original Music Composer

Release Year

2016

Runtime

92 min

Scare Score

6

Average Rating

3.8

Updated

May. 3rd, 2026

Sub-Genres

psychological

supernatural

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