The Witch (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, The Witch is a horror film directed by Chano Urueta, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Thieves break into a scientist's laboratory to steal a secret formula, and in the process they kill his daughter. Enraged, he develops a formula that will turn an extremely ugly woman into a spectacular beauty, and then uses the woman to take his revenge on those responsible for his daughter's murder.
Who’s in it. The Witch stars Lilia del Valle as Countess Nora / The Witch, Ramón Gay as Fedor, Julio Villarreal as Doctor Boerner and Charles Rooner as Gunther Strecker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witch (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Witch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Witch worth watching?
- The Witch holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Lilia del Valle, Ramón Gay, Julio Villarreal, Charles Rooner and Fernando Wagner.
- When was The Witch released?
- The Witch was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.