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The Witch

Original title: The VVitch: A New-England Folktale
  • 2015
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  • 1h 32m
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7.0/10
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The Witch (2015)
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An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.An isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.

  • Director
    • Robert Eggers
  • Writer
    • Robert Eggers
  • Stars
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Ralph Ineson
    • Kate Dickie
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    332K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    592
    17
    • Director
      • Robert Eggers
    • Writer
      • Robert Eggers
    • Stars
      • Anya Taylor-Joy
      • Ralph Ineson
      • Kate Dickie
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 602Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 43 wins & 72 nominations total

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    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Thomasin
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • William
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Katherine
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Governor
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    • Caleb
    Ellie Grainger
    • Mercy
    Lucas Dawson
    • Jonas
    Bathsheba Garnett
    Bathsheba Garnett
    • The Witch
    Sarah Stephens
    Sarah Stephens
    • The Witch, Young
    Daniel Malik
    • Black Phillip
    • (as Wahab Chaudhry)
    Axtun Henry Dube
    • Samuel
    Athan Conrad Dube
    • Samuel
    Viv Moore
    • Lead Coven Witch
    • (as Vivien Moore)
    Karen Kaeja
    • Coven Witch
    Brandy Leary
    • Coven Witch
    R. Hope Terry
    • Coven Witch
    Carrie Eklund
    • Coven Witch
    Madlen Sopadzhiyan
    • Coven Witch
    • Director
      • Robert Eggers
    • Writer
      • Robert Eggers
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    • Trivia
      The spelling of the title "The VVitch" is how the word was written in the story's period because the letter "W" was not yet in common use at the time.
    • Goofs
      One mistake in the dialogue is the incorrect usage of the personal pronouns "Thou" and "You." During the 17th century, "You" was reserved for formal situations, and when one was addressing someone of higher status/rank. "Thou," on the other hand, was used in personal/informal settings and between peers and close relations (similar to the French Tu vs. Vous). Throughout the film, the characters use thou and you interchangeably; however, a close-knit family such as theirs would not have likely addressed each other with the formal "You."
    • 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 reviews1.4K

    Featured review
    8/10

    Finally no Hollywood crap

    This is what I call a good movie. But it is not for everyone. After seeing the trailer, lots of people thought they get a horror spectacle. I'll never understand why, because the trailer itself is very slow, just like the whole movie.

    The movies has a slow pace but its still intense. And it will only feel intense if you give in and not wait for action and speed. This movie is no Hollywood spectacle.

    The movie feels like a depiction of real life. No stupid jokes and exaggerated action scenes. Slow and calm dialogues. I liked the way the witch was enacted too. I am happy to see that she is not shown as a crazy woman jumping around eating toads.

    On the other side, I wished there would have been a deeper insight into the witches thoughts.

    So... go and see if you want more than silly Hollywood witches.
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    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
      • La bruja
    • 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

    Tech 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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