Häxan
1922·Movie·
·1h 45min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersScience Vs. SuperstitionMental HealthHysteriaWitchcraft
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHorror VignettesTorture ScenesDemonic PossessionSatanic RitualsHistorical ExplorationHysteria DiagnosisPsychiatric StudiesWitch Hunts
- Narrative
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Benjamin Christensen, Johan Ankerstjerne
Written by:
Benjamin Christensen
Composed by:
Launy Grøndahl
Cast
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