Witching & Bitching
Seen it?2013 | 109 min | Comedy, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Fright Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A gang of gold thieves land in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual... and in need of a sacrifice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Álex de la Iglesia
- Hugo SilvaJosé Fernández Cuesta
- Gabriel Ángel DelgadoSergio Fernández
- Mario CasasAntonio "Tony"
- Carmen MauraGraciana Barrenetxea
- Javier BotetLuis Miguel "Luismi"
- Carolina BangEva
- Carlos ArecesConchi
- Macarena GómezSilvia
- Pepón NietoInspector Alfonso Calvo
- Secun de la RosaInspector Jaime Pacheco