The Witches (1966)

Cast

• Joan Fontaine - Gwen Mayfield
• Kay Walsh - Stephanie Bax
• Alec McCowen - Alan Bax
• Ann Bell - Sally Benson
• Ingrid Boulting - Linda Rigg
• John Collin - Dowsett
• Michele Dotrice - Valerie Creek
• Gwen Ffrangcon Davies - Granny Rigg
• Duncan Lamont - Bob Curd
• Leonard Rossiter - Dr. Wallis

Screenplay

• Nigel Kneale
• Norah Lofts (Novel)

Themes

Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft

Keywords

witch, voodoo, supernatural, human sacrifice, school teacher, occult horror, hagsploitation

Trailer

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 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.

Who directed The Witches?

The Witches was directed by Cyril Frankel.

Who stars in The Witches?

The Witches stars Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, Alec McCowen, Ann Bell, Ingrid Boulting, John Collin.

How long is The Witches?

The Witches has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).

What genre is The Witches?

The Witches is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Drama film.

Where was The Witches produced?

The Witches was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of The Witches?

The themes of The Witches include: Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft.