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2016 · 92 min · R

The Witch

Directed by Robert Eggers · Horror

The Witch (2016) is a Horror film, directed by Robert Eggers. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of faith / religion, isolation, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Mark Korven
Cinematography
Jarin Blaschke
Cast
Anya Taylor-JoyRalph InesonKate DickieHarvey ScrimshawEllie GraingerLucas DawsonJulian RichingsBathsheba Garnett

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionIsolationMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
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