The Witch
La strega in amore
A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.
Why it matters
A slow-burning blend of occult mystery and psychological dread that explores how knowledge can become a curse.
- Early example of European folk horror, steeped in atmosphere over cheap scares.
- Anchored by a committed lead whose unraveling mind drives the tension.
- Practical set design and period detail ground the supernatural in unsettling reality.
- Ideal for fans of ritualistic dread and cerebral hauntings rather than jump scares.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
86
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
Gothic
