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Winner of the Directing Award at Sundance 2015 for first-timer Robert Eggers, this atmospheric thriller follows a devout family living in the wilderness of 1630 New England (60 years before the Salem witch trials) who fall victim to paranoia and superstition. Stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Split, Thoroughbreds). More
- 90 %Rotten
tomatoes® - 8 reviews
Directed by Robert Eggers
2015Rating: MA15+, Strong supernatural themes and violence93 minsUSA, Canada
HorrorThrillerHistoricalFestival & Independent
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The Witch (2015) | Reviews
90%334 reviews
Eggers makes an impressive feature debut with this gripping historical horror-thriller. Full review Robert Eggers’ measured, meticulous debut builds into one of the most genuinely scary horror movies of recent years. Full review One of the most genuinely unnerving horror films in recent memory...Variety
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The Guardian
May be too slow and verbose to be the next breakout horror hit, but its focus on themes over plot is what elevates it to something near greatness.
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The Australian
The little-known cast of British actors succeeds in convincingly portraying these threatened pilgrims who, while seeking out a new and better life, find themselves in the middle of an inexplicable nightmare.
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Screen Daily
The film's thematic shortcomings ultimately don't matter too much: When you're too busy being enraptured by The Witch's dark elegance, nitpicking doesn't really enter into the equation.
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Hollywood Reporter
Eggers creates a special feel and ambiance in his first feature after a couple of shorts.
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Empire Magazine
A hugely assured debut, The Witch is a beautiful, bleak brainworm that will haunt you for days.
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The Witch (2015) | Release Details
The Witch (2015) is available to stream in Australia now on Netflix and Google Play and Prime Video and Apple TV and Prime Video Store.