The Witches
"A STRANGER IN A TOWN THAT HAS LOST ITS MIND... IF SHE'S NOT CAREFUL, SHE MAY LOSE HERS TOO!"
Originally released in 1966. The Witches is a horror/thriller film. directed by Cyril Frankel. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, and Alec McCowen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (60 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witches 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...
Who directed The Witches?
The Witches was directed by Cyril Frankel.
How long is The Witches?
The Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Witches released?
The Witches was released on November 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Witches?
The main cast of The Witches includes Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, Alec McCowen, Ann Bell, Ingrid Boulting.