Witchcraft (1964) movie poster

Witchcraft

1964 ·1h 19m · ★ 6.6 (31)

When her grave is disturbed by modern-day land developers, a 300-year-old witch is accidentally resurrected and terrorizes an English village.

Why it matters

A grimy, folk-tinged British chiller that mines witchcraft paranoia with eerie restraint and rural dread.

  • Early entry in folk horror’s shadow play, predating cult classics like *The Wicker Man* by nearly a decade.
  • Raw, atmospheric use of English village settings conjures isolation and creeping menace without flashy effects.
  • Practical effects and makeup are modest but effective, embodying 1960s low-budget charm over polish.
  • Ideal for fans craving slow-burn supernatural horror rooted in historical superstition, not jump scares or gore.
7 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
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Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

cursegraveyardwitch

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