The Witch

7 2016 Robert Eggers 1h 32m
Horror Fantasy Drama
The Witch

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 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

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Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Witch

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