The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope

1972Movie35 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A moving, bleak drama movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

In the late 1600s, a bizarre series of events involving young women causes paranoia in the village of Salem, Massachusetts.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Witch Trials
  • Societal Paranoia
  • Tragic Events
  • Legal Injustice
  • Puritanical Society
  • Psychological Tension
  • Bleak & Gritty
  • Melancholic Tone

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Directed by
Dennis Azzarella
Produced by
Dennis Azzarella

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Facts

January 1, 1972 · 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1972
Runtime
35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope?

In the United States, The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.