The Witch
IMDb7356k votes
RT91%critics
RT61%audience
MC83metascore
豆瓣7.151k votes
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Streaming on Paramount+ · Shudder (US, subject to change)
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The vibe
Robert Eggers built 1630s New England from period diaries, right down to the grammar, then let a family devour itself over sin and suspicion at the edge of the woods. It's less about the witch than about how faith curdles under isolation — and Black Phillip became a legend for a reason.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Witch?
- On our intensity scale, The Witch rates 2/5 for scares and 5/5 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares. Expect little in the way of jump scares, but a sense of dread that builds steadily and lingers after the credits.
- How gory is The Witch?
- The Witch rates 1/5 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- Where can I stream The Witch?
- As of our last update, The Witch is streaming on Paramount+ and Shudder in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
