The Witch

Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2016 Limited

Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Robert Eggers, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw

A horror film that explores what happens when a God-fearing New England family crosses paths with evil.

R Horror 1 hr, 30 m

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A horror film that explores what happens when a God-fearing New England family crosses paths with evil.

Plot

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Plot
New England, 1630: William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another.
Cited as official plot version from a24films.com
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The film's director Robert Eggers last directed The Northman and The Lighthouse. The film's writer Robert Eggers last wrote The Lighthouse.

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MPA Rating
R Restricted for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity
Runtime
1 hr, 30 m
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Language
English

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Key Facts

  • Writer/director Robert Eggers’ debut feature, which premiered to great acclaim at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival
  • ***Winner - Directing Award, Dramatic - 2015 Sundance Film Festival***
  • The Witch will have its International Premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival as a Special Presentation.

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Release Dates

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The Witch was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 19, 2016 . There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Risen, Race and Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer. As a limited release, The Witch was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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