The Witch (2016)

The Witch (2016)

2016 R 92 Minutes

Mystery | Horror | Drama | History

In 1630s New England, William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with five children, homesteading on the edge of an impassable wilderness, exiled from their settlement when William defies t...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Elite Reviewer
    Chris

    Chris

    4 / 10
    The Witch is a film by Robert Eggers about a family in the 1630’s that chooses to leave their Plantation (over religious differences) and live on their own near a dark forest. Many have labeled the film as a horror film, but I don't really agree... Read the full review »
  • FILM

    FILM

    10 / 10
    The Witch is one of the best horror films this century. Seriously. As far as debuts go, this is next level. What Robert Eggers does as a first-time director is nothing short of insane. His first feature, and he casts 4 children, has several anima... Read the full review »
  • The Witch slowly engraves its illustrious witchcraft into your mind. Not the first time I've watched this slow burner, and quite controversially I did not enjoy it. A couple of years fly by (faster than an old hag on a broom, might I add) and the... Read the full review »