Best Movies About Witches

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Rated PG

The Wizard of Oz is a classic 1939 musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, and King Vidor. The film follows Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she is swept away from her farm in Kansas to the magical land of Oz. Accompanied by her loyal friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious Wizard of Oz and obtain her heart’s desire. Along the way, the group must battle the Wicked Witch of the West and her minions in order to survive. Through courage, brains, and heart, Dorothy and her friends ultimately triumph. This timeless classic is a beloved favorite of generations of moviegoers.

From Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Rated Approved

Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski and based on the novel of the same name by Ira Levin. The film follows a young couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, who move into an old and mysterious apartment building in New York City. They quickly fall under the influence of their intimidating elderly neighbors and Rosemary soon finds herself pregnant. As her pregnancy progresses, Rosemary discovers that her neighbors, who are part of a satanic cult, plan to use her unborn baby in a ritual to grant themselves immortality. Rosemary ultimately has to make a harrowing decision in order to save her baby. The film is a study in paranoia and fear, as Rosemary's suspicions of her neighbors and her attempts to protect her baby increase throughout the film.

From Robin Hardy, starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, Britt Ekland
Rated R

The Wicker Man is a British horror film from 1973, directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, and Diane Cilento. The story follows Sgt. Neil Howie, a devout Christian, who is sent to a Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. He soon discovers the islanders are pagans, practicing a form of Celtic paganism that includes human sacrifice. As his investigation intensifies, Howie finds himself caught between his religious beliefs and the islanders’ ancient traditions. Ultimately, he must make a fateful decision that will forever change his life. The film is considered a classic of British cinema and has since spawned several remakes and spin-offs.

From Dario Argento, starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé
Rated R

From Directors: Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe
Rated G

From Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
Rated PG

From Robert Eggers, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Julian Richings
Rated R

From Andrew Adamson, starring Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes
Rated PG

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Rated PG

From Walter Murch, starring Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie
Rated PG

From Sam Raimi, starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez, starring Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffin
Rated R

From George Miller, starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer
Rated R

From Dario Argento, starring Leigh McCloskey, Irene Miracle, Eleonora Giorgi, Daria Nicolodi
Rated R

From Iain Softley, starring Kate Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant, Gena Rowlands
Rated PG-13

From Andrew Fleming, starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis
Rated PG

From Ti West, starring Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig
Rated R

From Griffin Dunne, starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Peter Stormare, Famke Janssen
Rated R

From Breck Eisner, starring Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Peter Sykes, Don Sharp, starring Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott
Rated R

From Dominic Sena, starring Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Claire Foy, Stephen Campbell Moore
Rated PG-13

From Renny Harlin, starring Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway, Taylor Kitsch
Rated PG-13

From Dario Argento, starring Asia Argento, Cristian Solimeno, Adam James, Moran Atias
Rated R