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The Witch

Original title: The VVitch: A New-England Folktale
  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
246K
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POPULARITY
90
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The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
Director Robert Eggers gives IMDb exclusive commentary about the trailer for his latest film, 'The Witch.'
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A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
246K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
90
  • Director
    • Robert Eggers
  • Writer
    • Robert Eggers
  • Stars
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Kate Dickie
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Eggers
  • Writer
    • Robert Eggers
  • Stars
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Kate Dickie
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 577Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 43 wins & 71 nominations

    Videos9

    Trailer Commentary: Robert Eggers, Director of  'The Witch'
    Trailer 2:39
    Trailer Commentary: Robert Eggers, Director of 'The Witch'
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:23
    Trailer #2
    The Witch | Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
    The Witch | Official Trailer
    The Rise of Anya Taylor-Joy
    Clip 3:29
    The Rise of Anya Taylor-Joy
    The Witch
    Clip 0:43
    The Witch
    The Witch
    Clip 0:25
    The Witch
    The Witch
    Featurette 1:38
    The Witch
    'Thoroughbreds' Star Olivia Cooke Plots a Murder
    Interview 1:54
    'Thoroughbreds' Star Olivia Cooke Plots a Murder
    The Most Gratifying Bizarre Scene Anya Taylor-Joy Ever Filmed
    Video 1:46
    The Most Gratifying Bizarre Scene Anya Taylor-Joy Ever Filmed

    Photos133

    Harvey Scrimshaw and Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Ralph Ineson in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Kate Dickie, Lucas Dawson, Harvey Scrimshaw, and Ellie Grainger in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Kate Dickie and Ralph Ineson in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Lucas Dawson and Ellie Grainger in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Kate Dickie in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Ralph Ineson and Harvey Scrimshaw in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson, Lucas Dawson, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Kate Dickie, Ellie Grainger, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015)

    Top cast

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    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Thomasinas Thomasin
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Williamas William
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Katherineas Katherine
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Governoras Governor
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    • Calebas Caleb
    Ellie Grainger
    • Mercyas Mercy
    Lucas Dawson
    • Jonasas Jonas
    Bathsheba Garnett
    Bathsheba Garnett
    • The Witchas The Witch
    Sarah Stephens
    Sarah Stephens
    • The Witch, Youngas The Witch, Young
    Daniel Malik
    Daniel Malik
    • Black Phillipas Black Phillip
    • (voice)
    • (as Wahab Chaudhry)
    Axtun Henry Dube
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Athan Conrad Dube
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Viv Moore
    • Lead Coven Witchas Lead Coven Witch
    • (as Vivien Moore)
    Karen Kaeja
    • Coven Witchas Coven Witch
    Brandy Leary
    • Coven Witchas Coven Witch
    R. Hope Terry
    • Coven Witchas Coven Witch
    Carrie Eklund
    • Coven Witchas Coven Witch
    Madlen Sopadzhiyan
    • Coven Witchas Coven Witch
    • Director
      • Robert Eggers
    • Writer
      • Robert Eggers
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, the film was shot mostly with available and natural light.
    • Goofs
      The desperately poor family is shown eating by the light of multiple candles. Candles were extremely expensive in colonial New England and would have been used very sparingly.
    • Quotes

      Thomasin: Black Phillip, I conjure thee to speak to me. Speak as thou dost speak to Jonas and Mercy. Dost thou understand my English tongue? Answer me.

      Black Phillip: What dost thou want?

      Thomasin: What canst thou give?

      Black Phillip: Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

      Thomasin: Yes.

      Black Phillip: Wouldst thou like to see the world?

      Thomasin: What will you from me?

      Black Phillip: Dost thou see a book before thee?... Remove thy shift.

      Thomasin: I cannot write my name.

      Black Phillip: I will guide thy hand.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode #45.3 (2016)

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A very good, tense, atmospheric, gothic horror.
    To say I didn't get what I was expecting is a huge understatement, I was expecting a run of the mill horror, with all the usual cliches, obvious and blatant scares, etc, but instead I got to watch ninety minutes of rather subtle, intelligent and subtle horror. The film is hugely atmospheric, moody and tense, it is visually fantastic, with great scenery and costumes. The story unfolds cleverly, when I think of witches, this is what comes to mind, as opposed to the more conventional. As you watch you never quite know what's coming next, or who the malign force truly is. Some truly unsettling and disturbing scenes, it's not a horror in the conventional sense, the scares are not cheap, but very poignant. Very good performance from the cast, Ralph Inseson and Kate Dickie in particular. On occasion the dialogue sounded a little flat, but it was in keeping with the setting of the movie.

    Very watchable.
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    • Sleepin_Dragon
    • Mar 22, 2018

    FAQ7

    • During the exorcist scene, is it the boy talking or is it the witch?
    • What is The Witch and what is it about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site - A24
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The VVitch
    • Filming locations
      • Kiosk, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Parts and Labor
      • RT Features
      • Rooks Nest Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,138,705
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,800,230
      • Feb 21, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,423,945
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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