Häxan (1922)
But isn’t superstition still rampant among us?
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.
Cast
- Benjamin Christensen - Devil
- Ella La Cour - Karna / Sorceress
- Emmy Schønfeld - Karna's Assistant
- Kate Fabian - Old Maid
- Oscar Stribolt - Fat Monk
- Wilhelmine Henriksen - Apelone / A Poor Old Woman
- Elisabeth Christensen - Anna's Mother
- Astrid Holm - Anna
- Karen Winther - Anna's Sister
- Maren Pedersen - Maria the Weaver / A Witch
Screenplay
Themes
Occult and Witchcraft, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Dark Sorcery and Forbidden Spells, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
witch, superstition, insanity, mystic, sorcery, hysteria, satan, black and white, torture, devil, demon, witchcraft, mental illness, middle ages (476-1453), silent film
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Häxan?
- Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
- Who stars in Häxan?
- Häxan stars Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, Emmy Schønfeld, Kate Fabian, Oscar Stribolt, Wilhelmine Henriksen.
- How long is Häxan?
- Häxan has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Häxan?
- Häxan is a Documentary, Horror, History film.
- What is the budget of Häxan?
- Häxan had a budget of $220,000.
- Where was Häxan produced?
- Häxan was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Häxan?
- The themes of Häxan include: Occult and Witchcraft, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Dark Sorcery and Forbidden Spells, Supernatural Horror and Terror.