Häxan
Documentary
Horror
History
Overview
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1922-09-18
Runtime:
1h 45m
Director:
Benjamin Christensen
Writer:
Benjamin Christensen
Top Cast
Benjamin Christensen
Devil
Ella La Cour
Karna, Sorceress
Emmy Schønfeld
Karna's Assistant
Kate Fabian
Old Maid
Oscar Stribolt
Fat Monk
Wilhelmine Henriksen
Apelone, a Poor Old Woman
Elisabeth Christensen
Anna's Mother
Astrid Holm
Anna
Karen Winther
Anna's Sister
Maren Pedersen
Maria the Weaver, a Witch
Johannes Andersen
Pater Henrik, Witch Judge
Elith Pio
Johannes, Witch Judge
Official Videos
Mark Kermode reviews Häxan (1922) | BFI Player
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