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Häxan (1922)
Directed by Benjamin Christensen
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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.
Length 105 minutes
Actors
Benjamin Christensen | Ella La Cour | Emmy Schønfeld | Kate Fabian | Oscar Stribolt | Wilhelmine Henriksen | Elisabeth Christensen | Astrid Holm | Karen Winther | Maren Pedersen | Johannes Andersen | Elith Pio | Aage Hertel | Ib Schønberg | Holst Jørgensen | Clara Pontoppidan | Else Vermehren | Alice O'Fredericks | Gerda Madsen | Karina Bell | Tora Teje | Poul Reumert | H.C. Nielsen | Albrecht Schmidt | Knud Rassow | Ellen Rassow | Frederik Christensen | Henry Seemann | Karen Caspersen | Holger Pedersen | John Andersen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2012 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
A film that’s been on my radar for a while that I’m glad to have finally seen (and include it as #32 in my 31 unseen horror films viewed in October challenge). It’s an odd but good document on the devil and witchcraft with some extraordinary costumes and make-up. I’m sure the b&w helps w/the effects. Definitely worth watching.
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