6.5
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The Witch
1990·Movie
·1h 57min·
About
In the Ukrainian village of Konotop, the chief Centurion wants to marry a beautiful girl and asks for the help of a young witch.
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Is The Witch worth watching?
47
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Witch?
1 h 57 min
The Witch runs 1 h 57 min.
Is The Witch based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Witch?
Critics84
Audiences69
Not quite. Critics rate The Witch higher (84) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Witch in?
Ukrainian
It was made in Ukrainian. Produced in Russia.
What tropes does The Witch use?
Folk HorrorDwindling PartyVery Loosely Based on a True StoryAnimal MotifsThrough the Eyes of MadnessArmor-Piercing QuestionDeal with the DevilThe OpheliaHypocriteWham ShotCalling the Old Man OutLady in Redand 106 more
TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for The Witch, including Folk Horror, Dwindling Party, Very Loosely Based on a True Story.