Häxan Poster

Häxan

76.39% | September 18, 1922 | Documentary, Horror, History

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.

Featured Crew

Benjamin Christensen
Director
Johan Ankerstjerne
Director of Photography
Benjamin Christensen
Writer

Cast

Ella La Cour
Ella La Cour
Karna / Sorceress
Emmy Schønfeld
Emmy Schønfeld
Karna's Assistant
Kate Fabian
Kate Fabian
Old Maid
Oscar Stribolt
Oscar Stribolt
Fat Monk