Häxan (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1922, Häxan is a horror, history and documentary film directed by Benjamin Christensen, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Who’s in it. Häxan stars Benjamin Christensen as Devil, Ella La Cour as Karna, Sorceress, Emmy Schønfeld as Karna's Assistant and Oscar Stribolt as Fat Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Häxan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Häxan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Häxan tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Häxan (1922)?
- In US, Häxan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Häxan worth watching?
- Häxan holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Häxan?
- Häxan stars Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, Emmy Schønfeld, Oscar Stribolt and Wilhelmine Henriksen.
- When was Häxan released?
- Häxan was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.