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The Witch

Seen it?

2016 | 92 min | Horror, Fantasy, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 10 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Weapons or The Exorcist, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Plus 19 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $40 million worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Eggers

  • Anya Taylor-JoyThomasin
  • Ralph InesonWilliam
  • Kate DickieKatherine
  • Harvey ScrimshawCaleb
  • Ellie GraingerMercy
  • Lucas DawsonJonas
  • Julian RichingsGovernor
  • Bathsheba GarnettThe Witch
  • Sarah StephensThe Witch, Young
  • Daniel MalikBlack Phillip (voice)