Häxan Poster

Häxan

76.03% | 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
Benjamin Christensen
Writer
Johan Ankerstjerne
Director of Photography

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