Best 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 (1939), directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, and King Vidor, is a classic American musical fantasy film based on the children’s novel by L. Frank Baum. The film follows Dorothy Gale, an orphan living in Kansas who is transported to the magical land of Oz by a powerful tornado. With the help of her friends, a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious Wizard of Oz in order to receive help finding her way home. Along the way, they must face the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to stop them. In the end, Dorothy discovers that the Wizard of Oz is a fraud, but she eventually finds her way home after receiving help from her friends and the Good Witch of the North. The film is full of colorful characters, memorable songs, and stunning visual effects.

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 by Ira Levin. It stars Mia Farrow as Rosemary Woodhouse, a young housewife who is pregnant with the child of a Satanic cult. After moving into an old apartment building with her husband, Rosemary quickly discovers that the building's residents are part of a coven of witches and devil-worshippers who have sinister plans for her unborn baby. Rosemary begins to suspect that her husband and their mysterious neighbors are plotting to use her unborn child in a ritual sacrifice. The film follows Rosemary as she tries to protect her baby while struggling to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. It culminates in a shocking and haunting finale.

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

The Wicker Man is a horror-mystery film released in 1973 and directed by Robin Hardy. The film follows the story of Sergeant Neil Howie, a devout Christian, who is sent to a remote Hebridean island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. On the island, Howie discovers a neo-pagan community living in apparent harmony and led by the enigmatic Lord Summerisle. Howie grows increasingly suspicious that the islanders may have sacrificed the girl as a part of their rituals, and as his investigations progress, his confrontation with the islanders leads to a shocking and dramatic climax. The Wicker Man has become a cult classic of British cinema, and is widely acclaimed for its strong atmosphere and suspenseful plot.

From René Clair, starring Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Robert Benchley, Susan Hayward
Rated Passed

From Mario Bava, starring Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani
Rated Approved

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

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

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

From Michael Reeves, starring Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Patrick Wymark
Rated Unrated

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

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

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

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

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