The Witch (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, The Witch is a horror film directed by James W. Roberson, running about 85 minutes. “You'll believe it just before you die...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1784 wurde Elondra Sharack als Hexe gebrandmarkt und gekreuzigt. Rund zweihundert Jahre später entsteigt ihr Geist dem Blackpond-See und treibt auf dem verlassenen Kirchengelände, das sich an den See anschließt, ihr Unwesen. Als eine Gruppe junger Leute unter Führung von Reverend David Thompson die halbverfallende Ruine zu einem Kinderheim umbauen will, läuft der böse Geist auf Hochtouren. Es geschieht der erste „Unfall“…
Who’s in it. The Witch stars James Houghton as Rev. David Thompson, Albert Salmi as Inspector Sturgess, Lynn Carlin as Melinda Leahy and Larry Pennell as George Leahy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witch tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Witch (1982)?
- In USA, The Witch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witch worth watching?
- The Witch holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witch?
- The Witch stars James Houghton, Albert Salmi, Lynn Carlin, Larry Pennell and Jacquelyn Hyde.
- When was The Witch released?
- The Witch was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.