21 Essential Witchcraft Films
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SuspiriaMovie · 1977 · 99m · HorrorA promising American dancer joins a prestigious ballet academy in Germany, eager to advance her career and experience European culture. She soon realizes a dark secret hides beneath the academy’s polished surface as a series of murders rocks the city. Driven to uncover the truth, the dancer investigates, revealing layers of deception and corruption within the dance world. The film explores ambition, identity, and the sacrifices people make for their art amidst fear and uncertainty. As she navigates this dangerous environment, she confronts her own struggles while trying to expose the horrifying reality concealed by the academy’s glamorous image.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 2
HäxanMovie · 1922 · 105m · Documentary, Horror, HistoryBenjamin Christensen’s innovative film examines medieval witchcraft through a series of dramatic scenes. It compares the accusations against witches in the Middle Ages to the mental illnesses of his own time, exploring the psychological roots of these frightening events.
The darkly comedic film combines horror, disturbing visuals, and unsettling humor for a memorable experience. The story features grave robbing, brutal torture, and a group of possessed nuns holding a satanic ritual.
Blending frightening sequences with macabre wit, the film takes viewers to another time while prompting reflection on superstition, belief, and the human mind's susceptibility to mass hysteria.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 3
Paranormal Activity 3Movie · 2011 · 83m · Horror, MysteryIn 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi develop a friendship with an unseen presence within their house.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 4
Hocus PocusMovie · 1993 · 96m · Fantasy, Comedy, FamilyOn Halloween night in Salem, three children discover an old curse that awakens three evil sister witches who have been asleep for three centuries. The witches want to cause terror in the town, and the children must stop them before it's too late. Using their smarts and a new animal friend, they have to defeat the witches and end their reign of terror. This film combines horror, comedy, and stories about growing up as the kids confront their fears, find strengths they didn't know they had, and overcome evil.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 5
InfernoMovie · 1980 · 107mA young man travels from Rome to New York City to visit his sister, who lives in a building rumored to be associated with Satanism.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 6
The CraftMovie · 1996 · 101m · Horror, Drama, FantasyA young Catholic school student becomes entangled with a secretive group of teenage witches. These girls use magic to control anyone who opposes them – teachers, rivals, and even their parents. Caught in this hidden world of power and secrets, the main character struggles with loyalty, friendship, and the pull of temptation. As conflicts escalate between the witches and their enemies, the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, forcing everyone to risk everything in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 7
The ConjuringMovie · 2013 · 112m · Horror, ThrillerParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to a family's farmhouse, which is being tormented by a malevolent force. They must face a formidable entity, leading the Warrens into what becomes their most frightening investigation yet.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 8
The Love WitchMovie · 2016 · 121m · Horror, Comedy, RomanceIn today's world, a woman practices witchcraft, using spells to make men fall in love with her. But her actions have dangerous repercussions.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 9
Drag Me to HellMovie · 2009 · 99m · Horror, ThrillerWhen loan officer Christine Brown is unable to grant a woman a crucial extension to save her home, Christine's seemingly perfect life begins to unravel. Believing she's been cursed by a Gypsy, Christine's boyfriend dismisses her fears. Desperate, she turns to a psychic who promises to lift the curse and prevent her from facing damnation.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 10
Face The NationMovie · 1999 · 81m · Horror, MysteryIn the fall of 1994, three ambitious student filmmakers journeyed to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to film an unusual documentary. They disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only pieces of their footage and belongings.
A year later, the film reels were found, revealing disturbing images of inexplicable events in the woods. The footage shows unsettling encounters with locals and frightening supernatural occurrences that disturb the filmmakers.
Presented as found footage, the film draws viewers into this terrifying story, creating suspense and questioning what is real. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, the audience wonders about the fate of the filmmakers: were they victims of a hoax, or did they capture something dangerous hidden in the woods?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 11
Black SundayMovie · 1960 · 86m · HorrorThis dark, gothic story follows Asa Vajda, a vengeful witch who returns from the dead to take over the body of her descendant, Katia. Accompanied by her devoted servant, Igor Jauvitch, she begins a terrifying journey, leaving destruction behind her.
As Asa's sinister plan progresses, Katia's fate and the safety of those around her depend on a handsome young doctor who must fight to save her from the witch’s evil influence. With time running out, Katia’s family joins the doctor in confronting the supernatural forces threatening her.
The film is a chilling look at obsession, revenge, and the lengths people will go to protect loved ones from a curse. Haunting music and visuals draw you into this gothic world, prompting questions about life after death and the evil within.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.4 - 12
The Lords of SalemMovie · 2013 · 101m · Horror, ThrillerHeidi, a radio DJ, receives a mysterious box with a record inside – a "gift from the Lords." The music unlocks vivid memories of her town's history of violence. As the flashbacks intensify, Heidi questions her sanity. Or could the Lords, figures from Salem's past, be returning to seek vengeance on the town?IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.4 - 13
The WitchMovie · 2016 · 92m · Horror, Drama, MysteryIn 1630, a farmer moves his family to a secluded farm bordering a forest, where unsettling events begin to occur. As suspicion grows, the family's faith, loyalty, and love are severely tested by shocking circumstances.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 14
The Witches of EastwickMovie · 1987 · 118m · Comedy, Fantasy, HorrorThree women in a small Rhode Island town, who are all facing similar challenges, meet an unusual and mysterious man. He offers them a chance to fulfill their greatest desires, but the price might be higher than they expect. As their lives become connected with his, each woman must confront what she truly wants while dealing with the complicated nature of their relationship. The story explores ideas about finding happiness, growing as individuals, and the unexpected sacrifices we make for it, all set against a beautiful coastal setting.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 15
The WitchesMovie · 1990 · 91m · Fantasy, Family, HorrorA young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on a vacation that turns into a dangerous adventure. They discover their hotel is secretly hosting an international witch convention. The Grand High Witch has gathered witches to reveal her plan: to transform all children into mice.
As the witches' evil intentions become clear, Luke must navigate this world of magic and try to stop the Grand High Witch's scheme. He races against time to save himself and all children from a terrible fate. This story about bravery, loyalty, and friendship explores what happens when facing extreme danger.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 16
The Skeleton KeyMovie · 2005 · 104m · Drama, Horror, MysteryA hospice nurse working at a historic plantation in New Orleans becomes drawn into a mystery surrounding the house's troubled history.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 17
The Autopsy of Jane DoeMovie · 2016 · 86m · Horror, MysteryA father and son, both medical examiners, are presented with a puzzling case: an unidentified woman with no obvious cause of death. While investigating the "Jane Doe," they uncover strange clues that hint at a dark and disturbing truth about her past.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 18
This MorningMovie · 1993 · 81m · Fantasy, Horror, ComedyAsh, an ordinary department store worker, is suddenly transported to medieval England. He's equipped with modern weapons like a shotgun and chainsaw, and must survive in a dangerous new world.
He meets a strong and captivating woman, and together they journey through a haunted landscape overrun by the undead. Facing relentless zombies and their own fears, Ash and his love must fight for survival amidst darkness and superstition.
The film blends suspense, humor, and action to explore courage, adapting to new circumstances, and the strength found in human connection. This unusual story about time travel offers a new take on fighting evil.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 19
The House of the DevilMovie · 2009 · 95m · Horror, MysteryTo make ends meet, a college student takes a babysitting job that turns out to be deeply unsettling, happening during a lunar eclipse. As she cares for the children, she begins to suspect their guardians are hiding something terrifying, and she finds herself in grave danger.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
