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The Witch Who Came from the Sea

1976·Movie
1h 28min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes82%37%
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes82%37%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Molly really knows how to cut men down to size!!

Anger stemming from being abused as a child drives an alcoholic's daughter to kill as an adult.
Psychological HorrorDomestic DysfunctionUnreliable NarratorSlow-Burn DreadGritty RealismTrauma ResponseClaustrophobic AtmosphereCharacter StudyDepressing Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Lynne Twentyman, John Tull, Matt Cimber
Written by:
Robert Thom
Produced by:
George Buck Flower, Jefferson Richard, Norma Rosenberg
Composed by:
Herschel Burke Gilbert, Herschel Burke Gilbert, John Vincent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Witch Who Came from the Sea

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Where can I stream The Witch Who Came from the Sea legally?

Night Flight+FandorScreamboxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMidnight PulpTubi TVARROWAmazon MX Player

The Witch Who Came from the Sea is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Midnight Pulp, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Witch Who Came from the Sea worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Witch Who Came from the Sea rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Witch Who Came from the Sea?

1 h 28 min

The Witch Who Came from the Sea runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Witch Who Came from the Sea?

Critics82
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate The Witch Who Came from the Sea higher (82) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Witch Who Came from the Sea in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Witch Who Came from the Sea?

6AUCAGBIEINUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Witch Who Came from the Sea in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Witch Who Came from the Sea use?

Anti-VillainCool AuntDark and Troubled PastElemental MotifsFemale GazeGroin AttackInterplay of Sex and ViolenceThe OpheliaPsychopathic WomanchildWoobie, Destroyer of WorldsRape Leads to Insanity

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Witch Who Came from the Sea, including Anti-Villain, Cool Aunt, Dark and Troubled Past.