The Witch
HorrorFantasyDrama
16+R
2015·1h 32m·Robert Eggers·Very Special Projects·● Script read & verified
A Puritan family in 1630s New England faces supernatural terror when their infant son disappears and evil forces begin tormenting them. This is an atmospheric...
Best watched together — Complex themes about religious extremism and family dysfunction require discussion and context for teens
Heads Up for Parents
The archaic 17th-century dialogue is extremely difficult to follow and may frustrate viewers expecting modern speech patterns
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
The Puritan family's strict Christian faith drives the entire narrative, with constant prayer, biblical references, and their belief that witchcraft represents the ultimate spiritual corruption opposing their devotion to God.
Community Notes
- Some Christian groups may find the portrayal of Puritan faith as extreme and problematic
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the importance of family unity during crisis
- ✓Depicts the dangers of religious extremism and rigid thinking
Cast:Anya Taylor-JoyRalph InesonKate DickieHarvey ScrimshawEllie Grainger