


Film · Released
The Witches
“A STRANGER IN A TOWN THAT HAS LOST ITS MIND... IF SHE'S NOT CAREFUL, SHE MAY LOSE HERS TOO!”
The Witches at a glance
The Witches is a 1966 horror and thriller film, running 1h 29m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video and Amazon Video.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1966-11-21
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 65 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmFollowing a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants are followers of a menacing satanic cult with the power to inflict indiscriminate evil and death if crossed.
Cast
14 names
Joan FontaineGwen Mayfield
Kay WalshStephanie Bax
Alec McCowenAlan Bax
Ingrid BoultingLinda Rigg
John CollinDowsett
Michele DotriceValerie Creek
Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGranny Rigg
Duncan LamontBob Curd
Leonard RossiterDr. Wallis
Martin StephensRonnie Dowsett
Carmel McSharryMrs. Dowsett
Viola KeatsMrs. Curd
Shelagh FraserMrs. CreekQuestions about The Witches
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Witches in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Witches is listed on Amazon Video, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Witches suitable for children?
The Witches is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Witches on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Witches about?
Following a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants…
How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs for 1h 29m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Witches trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Witches / Original Theatrical Trailer (1966) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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