The Witch in the Window
Seen it?2018 | 76 min | Horror, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved The Haunting, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When Simon brings his twelve year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make – she's getting stronger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; 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 Andy Mitton
- Arija BareikisBeverly
- Greg NaughtonLouis
- Charlie TackerFinn
- Alex DraperSimon
- Carol StanzioneLydia
- Zach JetteLouis' Son
- Molly SlothowerWaitress