Name: The Witch in the Window
Genre: Horror, Drama
Released: 2018-07-23
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cast: Arija Bareikis, Greg Naughton, Charlie Tacker, Alex Draper, Carol Stanzione

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A New Start. An Old Spirit.

When Simon brings his twelve year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make – she's getting stronger.

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Directed by: Andy Mitton
Written by: Andy Mitton
Music by: Andy Mitton

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Facts

July 23, 2018 · 1 h 16 min · NR

Released: July 23, 2018
Runtime: 1 h 16 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 36 countries

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Where can I stream The Witch in the Window?

In the United States, The Witch in the Window streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Witch in the Window worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will The Witch in the Window scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Witch in the Window?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.