Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1968, Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages is a horror and history film directed by Benjamin Christensen, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1968 collaboration between jazz musician Daniel Humair and beat author William S. Burroughs that recuts and reinterprets the 1922 silent film "Haxan" with a Burroughs' dark and wryly comic tone. Essentially the first "remix" film.
Who’s in it. Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages stars William S. Burroughs as Narrator and Maren Pedersen as The Witch.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
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- Where can I watch Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages worth watching?
- Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages?
- Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages stars William S. Burroughs and Maren Pedersen.
- When was Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages released?
- Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.