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The Witch

Original title: The VVitch: A New-England Folktale
  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
359K
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The Witch (2015)
Director Robert Eggers gives IMDb exclusive commentary about the trailer for his latest film, 'The Witch.'
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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
    359K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    511
    28
    • Director
      • Robert Eggers
    • Writer
      • Robert Eggers
    • Stars
      • Anya Taylor-Joy
      • Ralph Ineson
      • Kate Dickie
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 611Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 43 wins & 72 nominations total

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    Top Cast36

    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Thomasin
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • William
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Katherine
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    Harvey Scrimshaw
    • Caleb
    Ellie Grainger
    • Mercy
    Lucas Dawson
    • Jonas
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Governor
    Bathsheba Garnett
    Bathsheba Garnett
    • The Witch
    Sarah Stephens
    Sarah Stephens
    • The Witch, Young
    Daniel Malik
    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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    Did you know

    • 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
      (at around 15 mins) The metal spring leg-hold trap the father uses to try to catch a wolf wasn't invented until the 1800s. Before that trapping was done with snares and other types of traps.
    • 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.
    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the end credits, after the Written & Directed by Robert Eggers credit, a disclaimer appears that states, "The film was inspired by many folktales, fairytales and written accounts of historical witchcraft, including journals, diaries and court records. Much of the dialogue comes directly from these period sources."
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode #45.3 (2016)

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    • During the exorcist scene, is it the boy talking or is it the witch?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Amazon
      • 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

    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,138,705
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,800,230
      • Feb 21, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,911,014
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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