Witch Horror Movies

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

Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 horror film directed by Roman Polanski. The film follows Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and her husband, Guy (John Cassavetes), as they move into a new apartment building in New York City. Their apartment is inhabited by an elderly couple, Minnie and Roman Castavet (Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer). Rosemary and Guy soon become friends with the Castavets, though they soon discover that the elder couple are part of a Satanic cult that has set its sights on Rosemary's unborn child. The film follows Rosemary as she attempts to protect her child from the sinister and powerful cult and the evil forces behind them. Filled with suspense, dread, and psychological horror, Rosemary's Baby shines a light on the occult and the power behind it.

From Ken Russell, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian
Rated R

The Devils is a 1971 British historical drama film directed by Ken Russell and adapted from the non-fiction book The Devils of Loudun by Aldous Huxley. The film follows a 17th-century Roman Catholic priest based on the historical figure Urbain Grandier who is accused of witchcraft and the chaos that ensues in the French village of Loudun as a result of his trial and subsequent execution. The film stars Oliver Reed as Grandier and Vanessa Redgrave as the hunchbacked nun who is obsessed with him. The film is a provocative account of religious fanaticism, sexual repression and mass hysteria, presented in a surreal and often hallucinogenic style.

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Rated R

The Conjuring is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators and authors associated with renowned cases of haunting. The Warrens are called upon to help the Perron family, who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971. As the paranormal activity escalates and it becomes clear that the family is in serious danger, the Warrens must confront an incredibly powerful entity that has latched itself onto the family and will not let go. The film is based on true events, and is considered one of the most successful horror films ever made, grossing over $319 million worldwide. It was well-received by critics, who praised its atmosphere and tension, as well as the performances by Farmiga and Wilson.

From Ari Aster, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Rated R

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

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

From Sidney Hayers, starring Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston, Anthony Nicholls
Rated Not Rated

From André Øvredal, starring Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, Ophelia Lovibond, Michael McElhatton
Rated R

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

From Álex de la Iglesia, starring Hugo Silva, Mario Casas, Pepón Nieto, Carolina Bang
Rated Not Rated

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

From Stan Winston, starring Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Kimberly Ross
Rated R

From Rob Zombie, starring Sheri Moon Zombie, Meg Foster, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips
Rated R

From Adam Wingard, starring James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid, Brandon Scott
Rated R