Movies like The Witch

Key Features:: Supernatural horror, Religious fanaticism, Isolation, Family dysfunction, Witchcraft, Paranoia, Folk horror, Historical setting, Loss of innocence, Faith versus reason, Psychological horror, Slow burn, Cult classic, Period piece
Tone:: serious, restrained, gritty
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Art house horror enthusiasts, Fans of historical dramas, Viewers seeking psychological thrillers
Emotional Arc:: Dread → Paranoia → Terror

The Witch

2016-02-19

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.

Genres

Horror, Fantasy, Drama

Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson, Julian Richings, Bathsheba Garnett, Sarah Stephens, Daniel Malik

Crew

Robert Eggers, Robert Eggers

Rating

★7(7408 votes)