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The Witch (stylized as The VVitch, and subtitled A New-England Folktale) is a 2015 folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.
- $40.4 million
- Mark Korven
- $4 million
Feb 19, 2016 · A family is torn apart by witchcraft, black magic and possession in this chilling drama. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the film's plot, trivia, awards and connections.
- (286K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Robert Eggers
- 2016-02-19
Feb 18, 2016 · A New England folktale about a family cursed by a witch in the woods. The film explores the themes of faith, gender, and empowerment through a slow-burning and atmospheric horror story.
Mar 23, 2018 · Starring the comparatively newer actress Anna Taylor-Joy and actor Harvey Scrimshaw, along with Kate Dickie and Ralph Ineson in the leads, the film is set in New England of the mid seventeenth century, when folklores of witches and wizards were very popular.
The Witch is a 2015 horror film set in 1630 New England, where a family faces suspicion and paranoia after their youngest son disappears. The film has a 90% critics rating and a 60% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and features a cast of unknown actors and a debuting director.
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- Robert Eggers
- R
- Anya Taylor-Joy
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A horror film about a Puritan family in 1630s New England that faces witchcraft, black magic and possession. The film follows the family's tragic fate as they are torn apart by their own sins and a mysterious evil force in the woods.