Like Horror Movies About Witch Stories, These 5 Movies Can Be Recommended for You

Kapanlagi.com - Horror film lovers have certainly explored the world of cinema a lot and even memorized certain categories of horror films, whether it's about horror-thriller or about servants of the devil and witches.

Horror films can build the adrenaline of the audience, especially if accompanied by a story that makes you curious. One of the most sought-after horror films is about witches. Witch horror films usually also fall into the horror-fantasy category. Apart from rarely featuring ghost characters in the story, witch films mostly depict the life of a witch, whether they play the role of an antagonist or protagonist.

So, for fans of witch-themed horror films, here are 5 film recommendations from KapanLagi.com that you can watch.

1. Darkness Falls (2003)

Darkness Falls

Produced in 2003, this film is still recommended as the best witch film that tells a horror story about tooth fairies. Directed by Liebesman and written by Joe Harris, this film is said to be based on true events. The film stars Chaney Kley, Emma Caulfield, Lee Cormie, Grant Piro, John Stanton, Sullivan Stapleton, and Steve Mouzakis

Set in the 1800s, the film tells the story of a woman whose teeth were replaced with gold teeth by her parents when she was a child. The woman suffers from pain, unable to tolerate sunlight, and eventually takes her own life. Her death becomes a terror for the town, as she is considered a witch seeking revenge for her suffering in death.

2. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

The Brothers Grimm (Credit: IMDb)

THE BROTHERS GRIMM released in 2005 is a horror-fantasy and adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, and Lena Headey.

Tells the story of two con artists named Wilhelm Grimm and Jacob Grimm who create deceptive fairy tales about a cursed magical world in the cities where they operate. Until they finally come across a city that asks for their help in dealing with a witch who kidnaps children.

Initially, they continue their deception, which angers the townspeople, but eventually they have to hunt down the witch to save the kidnapped children and free the city from the curse.

3. Season of The Witch (2011)

Season of The Witch (Credit: IMDb)

This film tells the story of Behmen (played by Nicolas Cage) who finds his hometown destroyed by a terrible plague, and he is then ordered to escort a woman who is suspected of being the cause of the destruction to a secluded monastery where the monks perform ancient rituals to cleanse the cursed land. Along their journey, the soldiers encounter thrilling and unexpected events, uncovering the secrets of the woman they are escorting. This film was released in 2011 and directed by Dominic Sena under the production house Atlas Entertainment. In addition to Nicolas Cage, it also stars Claire Foy, Ron Perlman, and Robert Sheeman.

4. Dark Shadows (2012)

Dark Shadows (Credit: IMDb)

DARK SHADOWS is a horror-comedy that tells the story of Barnabas who carries the curse of his witch lover. After being trapped in a coffin for a long time, he finally rises and returns to his old family mansion. Unfortunately, he has to live his life and rebuild his family business as a vampire. Unexpectedly, he encounters the same servant who cursed him in the past. Conflict after conflict occurs, claiming the lives of his family one by one.

5. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (Credit: IMDb)

Tells the story of siblings named Hansel and Gretel who were almost killed by witches in their childhood. This drives them to become witch hunters who hide in the forest and kidnap children as sacrifices.

Their mission is full of challenges, from encountering old witches they have met before, to uncovering their secrets one by one. Until they have to face the most powerful witch they have ever hunted.

This film is directed by Tommy Wirkola and written by Dante Harper, HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS stars Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner, the film was released in 2013.

This article was written by: Aditia Lestari

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