Häxan (1922)
Description: But isn’t superstition still rampant among us?
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Director: Benjamin Christensen
Producer: benjamin christensen
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 295 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 17:05:39
Genre:
Documentary
Horror
History
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henry hathaway
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
elliott nugent
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
w merle connell
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
walter grauman
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
jean negulesco
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
joseph losey
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
walter shumway
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
charles vidor
Great chemistry between the leads.
lau shing-hon
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
william j hole jr
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
edward finney
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
george cukor
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
william marshall
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
joy n houck jr
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
richard thorpe
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
paul frees
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
willard huyck
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
franco prosperi
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
albert band
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
r g springsteen
Great chemistry between the leads.