Häxan
"But isn’t superstition still rampant among us?"
Originally released in 1922. Häxan is a documentary/horror film. directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Starring Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, and Emmy Schønfeld
Synopsis
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (422 votes)
Budget
$220K
Production budget
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Benjamin Christensen
as Devil
Ella La Cour
as Karna / Sorceress
Emmy Schønfeld
as Karna's Assistant
Kate Fabian
as Old Maid
Oscar Stribolt
as Fat Monk
Wilhelmine Henriksen
as Apelone / A Poor Old Woman
Elisabeth Christensen
as Anna's Mother
Astrid Holm
as Anna
Karen Winther
as Anna's Sister
Maren Pedersen
as Maria the Weaver / A Witch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
- Budget
- $220,000
Production Companies
- Aljosha Production Company
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Häxan about?
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the...
Who directed Häxan?
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
How long is Häxan?
Häxan has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Häxan released?
Häxan was released on September 18, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Häxan?
The main cast of Häxan includes Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, Emmy Schønfeld, Kate Fabian, Oscar Stribolt.
Is Häxan worth watching?
Häxan has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 422 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.