The Witch (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, The Witch is a horror and mystery film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 109 minutes. “Reincarnation... is it a myth or a fact? The unbelievable becomes truth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.
Who’s in it. The Witch stars Richard Johnson as Sergio Logan, Rosanna Schiaffino as Aura, Gian Maria Volonté as Fabrizio and Sarah Ferrati as Consuelo Lorente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1966)?
- In US, The Witch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witch worth watching?
- The Witch holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witch?
- The Witch stars Richard Johnson, Rosanna Schiaffino, Gian Maria Volonté, Sarah Ferrati and Margherita Guzzinati.
- When was The Witch released?
- The Witch was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.