Best Witch Movies

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 the classic 1939 film based on the beloved children's novel by L. Frank Baum. The film follows the story of Dorothy (Judy Garland), an innocent Kansas farm girl who is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. With her faithful dog Toto by her side, she embarks on a dangerous journey to find her way back home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Tin Man (Jack Haley) and Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). All of them seek the help of the Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan) to grant them their wishes. Dorothy and her friends must face many obstacles, including the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), before they can reach their destination. With the help of Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke), Dorothy eventually succeeds in her quest and learns the true meaning of home.

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

Rosemary's Baby is a psychological horror film released in 1968, directed by Roman Polanski and based on the novel of the same name written by Ira Levin. The film follows an expectant couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, who move into a new apartment building in New York City. They soon come to realize that the other tenants are a coven of witches and cultists who plan to sacrifice Rosemary's unborn child to the Devil in exchange for immortality. Rosemary is eventually impregnated by the Devil and realizes that her child, Adrian, is the Antichrist. The film follows Rosemary as she struggles to protect her child and confronts her husband, who is in on the conspiracy. Despite its intense subject matter, the film is praised for its suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere, and its strong performances by Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes.

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

The Wicker Man (1973) is a British horror film directed by Robin Hardy. It tells the story of a police sergeant, Neil Howie, who is sent to a remote island village in search of a missing girl. He is met with hostility by the inhabitants, who are seemingly worshipping ancient pagan gods. As Howie's investigation deepens, he discovers dark secrets about the islanders and their strange beliefs. Ultimately, he comes to realize that the girl he sought has been sacrificed in a bizarre wicker man ritual. Now, Howie must confront the terrifying truth of what is about to happen to him.

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