There is probably nothing more intriguing than a woman who defies cultural boundaries, wears eccentric clothing, and has magical powers. Witches have fascinated us all for centuries - first in folk tales, and today in cinema.
The cultural perception of witches has changed significantly over the centuries. If in the Middle Ages they were burned at the stake for their connection with dark art, today they no longer cause only negative feelings and become heroines of films. Since they have always fascinated people, they have been given a lot of place in the history of cinema. What films about witches are worth watching?
1. The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
An excellent story, where a gorgeous plot, wonderful dialogues and great acting are intertwined. You won't see horrible makeup and endless special effects here. This movie doesn't need that. Three inconspicuous women live in a small town, each with its own problems and experiences, one escape from boredom is their friendship. Rare meetings in the evenings, talks about the future and joint magic ... This is how the witches of the late 80s spent their time. All this changed the moment Daryl Van Horn (Spanish: Jack Nicholson) appeared in their town - a real devil in the flesh ... If you forgot the plot of the film, you have a great excuse to cook a bowl of popcorn and spend time with the Eastwick witches!
2. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Another great movie from the early 90s. Here you will find everything you can expect from a witch movie! This film will envelop you in its charm. The story is pretty simple. There is an old house, there is an ancient legend that teenagers decided to check, there are representatives of the dark forces - witches, but with all this "Hocus Pocus" is a very "cute and cozy" film. There is something childishly attractive and touching in its atmosphere. Even the living dead evoke a smile rather than disgust. The film pleases with the plot, looks in one breath and is in the category “What can you see from the old?”. Great movie for family viewing.
3. Maleficent (2014)
In this selection of films, one cannot but recall the wonderful tale of the winged sorceress - Maleficent. The well-known story of the sleeping beauty was presented by director Joaquim Ronning in a modern interpretation and won the hearts of millions of viewers. From the fantasy genre, moviegoers expect the maximum amount of emotions that will leave a pleasant feeling of being immersed in a fairy tale.
In this film, they are present in the full spectrum. The young sorceress carefree lives in the swamps, dominates the fairy-tale world, protects it from annoying and greedy neighbors - people. The calm course of her life changed when she met a boy. Meeting with representatives of the race of people gave her love, but the thirst for power turned out to be stronger than the highest feeling ... The young man betrays her, deprives the most precious thing - the feeling of freedom and faith in goodness. Maleficent turns into a dark witch who hatches a plan of terrible revenge on the man who betrayed her ... This tale can be revisited endlessly, because the magnificent image created by Angelina Jolie makes this film about a witch stand out from all others like it.
4. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Things to know (Q&A)
Who are some famous witches?
Bellatrix is hands down the most evil of all witches. Not only is she evil, she's a complete psychopath. She is, of course, from the Harry Potter series. Bellatrix is a Death Eater and loyal to a fault to Lord Voldemort.
Who is the most evilest witch?
In a show extremely loosely based on the Salem Witch Trials, Mary Sibley is undeniably the most powerful witch, with abilities that range from reanimation to astral projection to casting unbreakable curses.
Who is the most powerful witch in fiction?
Bellatrix is hands down the most evil of all witches. Not only is she evil, she's a complete psychopath. She is, of course, from the Harry Potter series. Bellatrix is a Death Eater and loyal to a fault to Lord Voldemort.
Who is the most famous fictional witch?
In the classic 1939 MGM movie The Wizard of Oz, the Good Witch of the North is called Glinda , which is the name of the Good Witch of the South in the Oz novels.
What is the name of a good witch?
In the classic 1939 MGM movie The Wizard of Oz, the Good Witch of the North is called Glinda , which is the name of the Good Witch of the South in the Oz novels.
Is the witch actually scary?
There's nudity (completely nonsexual), no sex, the only gore comes at the very end. It's honestly just super disturbing and scary, all horror fans should watch it.
How scary is House of the witch?
"House of the Witch" does have its moments in terms of being creepy and scary . However, it is not a movie that will scare the living daylights out of you. It is worth sitting down to watch it once, if you have the time and chance.
Does Netflix have VVitch?
One of the biggest cult horror hits of the last decade just hit Netflix. You can stream The Witch (or The VVitch: A New England Folktale if you're feeling fancy) on Netflix.