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title: "H\u00e4xan"
year: 1922
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/haxan-1922"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57283
imdb_id: "tt0013257"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 464
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Häxan (1922) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/haxan-1922

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Häxan (Swedish: Häxan, Danish: Heksen, English: The Witches).
US Release Title (1968): Witchcraft Through the Ages.
Year: 1922.
Director/Writer: Benjamin Christensen.
Genre: Silent horror essay film, documentary, history.
Nationality: Swedish-Danish.
Runtime: 1h 45m.
US Release Date: 05/27/1929.
Content/Themes: Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, a satanic Sabbath, dramatic vignettes.
Hypothesis: Explores the scientific hypothesis that Middle Ages witches suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients.
Tone: A mix of scary, gross, and darkly humorous; far from serious.
Cinematography (Source 5): Johan Ankerstjerne.
Cast (Source

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, GuideDoc, Eternal Family, Cultpix, HBO Max, Bloodstream | JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, Bloodstream | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Brew | JustWatch TV, Bloodstream | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Brew | JustWatch TV, Bloodstream | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Brew | JustWatch TV, Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Benjamin Christensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Aljosha Production Company, SF Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benjamin Christensen** as *Devil*
- **Ella La Cour** as *Karna / Sorceress*
- **Emmy Schønfeld** as *Karna's Assistant*
- **Kate Fabian** as *Old Maid*
- **Oscar Stribolt** as *Fat Monk*
- **Wilhelmine Henriksen** as *Apelone / A Poor Old Woman*
- **Elisabeth Christensen** as *Anna's Mother*
- **Astrid Holm** as *Anna*
- **Karen Winther** as *Anna's Sister*
- **Maren Pedersen** as *Maria the Weaver / A Witch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Häxan online?
Häxan is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, GuideDoc, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Häxan worth watching?
Häxan holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 464 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Häxan and when was it released?
Häxan is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1922. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Häxan?
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Häxan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57283)
- [Häxan (1922) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0013257/fullcredits/)
- [Häxan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4xan)
- [Häxan (1922) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57283-haxan/cast)
- [Häxan – Wikipedia](https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4xan)
- [Häxan (1922) directed by Benjamin Christensen • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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