What is The Witch?
The Witch is a 1952 Finnish horror and fantasy film directed by Roland af Hällstrom and produced by Mauno Mäkelä. The plot follows an archaeological team that unearths the body of a young woman buried in a bog for 300 years, who was believed to be a witch.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Release date
- Oct 3, 1952
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
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The Witch is a 1952 Finnish horror and fantasy film directed by Roland af Hällstrom and produced by Mauno Mäkelä. The plot follows an archaeological team that unearths the body of a young woman buried in a bog for 300 years, who was believed to be a witch. Following the discovery, a naked woman appears and causes the men of the village to go crazy.
Culturally, the film is noted for being a daringly frank story of sex and passion. It runs for 1 hour and 20 minutes and blends elements of the supernatural with psychological disruption within a village setting.
Should you watch it?
“An archaeological discovery awakens a woman buried for 300 years who disrupts a village.”
- Explores the supernatural consequences of unearthing a 300-year-old body
- Features a daringly frank approach to sex and passion
- Offers a rare example of 1950s Finnish horror cinema
- The plot focuses on a naked woman driving village men crazy, which may not appeal to all.
Watch it if you are interested in early Finnish horror and stories about resurrected witches.
This horror and fantasy film is described as a frank story of sex and passion.
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What is the plot of The Witch (1952)?
An archaeological team unearths a woman buried in a bog for 300 years, leading to the appearance of a woman who drives local men crazy.
Who directed this film?
The film was directed by Roland af Hällstrom.
How long is the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the original Finnish title?
The original title is Noita palaa elämään, which translates to The witch comes back to life.
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