Witchcraft
A new mother and her child move into her mother-in-law's dark old mansion. She soon begns to suspect that neither the house nor her mother-in-law are quite what they seem to be.
Why it matters
A low-budget 80s occult chiller that fuses domestic dread with supernatural menace, Witchcraft leans into its era’s moody atmosphere and murky shadows to unsettle.
- A prime example of late 80s direct-to-video occult horror, with all the creaky charm and budget constraints that entails.
- Slow-burn paranoia grounded in a mother’s instinct, tapping into classic haunted house and witch-lore fears.
- Practical effects and dark interiors create an intimate, claustrophobic vibe rather than showy scares.
- Ideal for fans of regional indie horror and 80s witchcraft flicks who appreciate mood over polish.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Witchcraft
