The Witch's Curse (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1962, The Witch's Curse is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Riccardo Freda, running about 91 minutes. “After the fires of Hades and frenzied attacks by ferocious beasts, there remained only the venom of 'The Witch's Curse'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maciste travels to Hell to find a witch and make her undo a curse she put on the surface world.
Who’s in it. The Witch's Curse stars Kirk Morris as Maciste, Hélène Chanel as Fania, Vira Silenti as Young Martha Gunt and Andrea Bosic as Judge Parrish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Witch's Curse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witch's Curse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witch's Curse tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witch's Curse (1962)?
- In US, The Witch's Curse is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witch's Curse worth watching?
- The Witch's Curse holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witch's Curse?
- The Witch's Curse stars Kirk Morris, Hélène Chanel, Vira Silenti, Andrea Bosic and Charles Fawcett.
- When was The Witch's Curse released?
- The Witch's Curse was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.