The Witches(1966)
“A STRANGER IN A TOWN THAT HAS LOST ITS MIND... IF SHE'S NOT CAREFUL, SHE MAY LOSE HERS TOO!”
Overview
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.
Director
Cyril Frankel
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
Cast
Joan Fontaine
as Gwen Mayfield
Kay Walsh
as Stephanie Bax
Alec McCowen
as Alan Bax
Ann Bell
as Sally Benson
Ingrid Boulting
as Linda Rigg
John Collin
as Dowsett
Michele Dotrice
as Valerie Creek
Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
as Granny Rigg
Duncan Lamont
as Bob Curd
Leonard Rossiter
as Dr. Wallis
Martin Stephens
as Ronnie Dowsett
Carmel McSharry
as Mrs. Dowsett
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Witches?▼
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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 and released in 1966. It is a horror, thriller, mystery, drama film.
How long is The Witches?▼
The Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in The Witches?▼
The cast of The Witches includes Joan Fontaine as Gwen Mayfield, Kay Walsh as Stephanie Bax, Alec McCowen as Alan Bax, Ann Bell as Sally Benson, Ingrid Boulting as Linda Rigg and more.
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