Warlock
In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?
Why it matters
A genre-bending chase that pits 17th-century witch hunter zeal against 1980s neon-soaked apocalypse vibes.
- Richard E. Grant’s earnest witch hunter anchors the film with dry, straight-faced gravitas amid campy moments.
- Julian Sands embodies the warlock with chilling charisma, blending period menace and supernatural horror.
- Practical effects and period detail ground the time-travel clash in tactile dread, long before CGI ruled.
- For fans of Salem witch lore mixed with ’80s pulp thrillers—a cult fusion of folk horror and urban apocalypse.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
