The Witches (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1966, The Witches is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Cyril Frankel, running about 89 minutes. “A STRANGER IN A TOWN THAT HAS LOST ITS MIND... IF SHE'S NOT CAREFUL, SHE MAY LOSE HER'S TOO!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants are followers of a menacing satanic cult with the power to inflict indiscriminate evil and death if crossed.
Who’s in it. The Witches stars Joan Fontaine as Gwen Mayfield, Kay Walsh as Stephanie Bax, Alec McCowen as Alan Bax and Ann Bell as Sally Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Witches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witches tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witches (1966)?
- In GB, The Witches is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witches worth watching?
- The Witches holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witches?
- The Witches stars Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, Alec McCowen, Ann Bell and Ingrid Boulting.
- When was The Witches released?
- The Witches was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.