Bewitching Movies About Witches You Need to Watch
Witches have long captivated audiences with their magic, mystery, and sometimes mischief. Whether they’re casting spells for good or stirring up trouble, witch-themed movies offer a blend of fantasy, horror, and adventure that keeps us spellbound. Here’s a list of enchanting films featuring witches, complete with mini-reviews to help you decide which to watch next.
1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Rating: ★★★★☆ This cult classic follows three 17th-century witches resurrected in modern-day Salem on Halloween night. With a perfect mix of humor, magic, and nostalgia, it’s a must-watch every spooky season.
2. The Witch (2015)
Rating: ★★★★★ A chilling horror film set in 1630s New England, this slow-burn thriller delivers an eerie atmosphere and psychological dread as a Puritan family encounters supernatural forces in the woods.
3. Practical Magic (1998)
Rating: ★★★★☆ Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play modern-day witches trying to break a family curse. A charming mix of romance, drama, and magic makes this a feel-good watch.
4. The Craft (1996)
Rating: ★★★★☆ This ‘90s cult favorite follows a group of high school girls who form a coven and harness dark magic, leading to unexpected consequences. A must-watch for fans of supernatural teen dramas.
5. Suspiria (1977 & 2018)
Rating: ★★★★★ (both versions) The original and the remake of Suspiria offer two distinct takes on a tale of a prestigious dance academy run by a coven of witches. The 1977 film is a psychedelic horror masterpiece, while the 2018 version is a slow, artsy horror filled with dread.
6. Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Rating: ★★★★★ A heartwarming Studio Ghibli film about a young witch learning to live independently in a new town while using her magic for good. Perfect for all ages.
7. The Witches (1990 & 2020)
Rating: ★★★★☆ (1990), ★★★☆☆ (2020) Based on Roald Dahl’s book, the 1990 version starring Anjelica Huston is delightfully terrifying. The 2020 remake with Anne Hathaway has modern effects but lacks the same eerie charm.
8. Stardust (2007)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A whimsical fantasy film featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as a power-hungry witch hunting for eternal youth. Filled with adventure, romance, and stunning visuals.
9. Black Sunday (1960)
Rating: ★★★★★ A gothic horror masterpiece about a vengeful witch returning from the grave. With haunting cinematography and a chilling storyline, it’s a must-see for classic horror lovers.
10. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Rating: ★★★★☆ Tim Burton’s atmospheric horror-mystery features witchcraft, decapitations, and Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane. A visually stunning film perfect for a dark, stormy night.
11. Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A romantic comedy about a witch (Kim Novak) who casts a love spell on a publisher (James Stewart) but soon falls for him herself. A charming and stylish classic.
12. Eve’s Bayou (1997)
Rating: ★★★★★ A Southern Gothic drama with supernatural elements, this film follows a young girl’s coming-of-age story in a family with a legacy of mysticism and secrets.
13. Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ A fantasy romance about a young man who falls in love with a mysterious girl with magical abilities, only to uncover dark family secrets and ancient curses.
14. The Love Witch (2016)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A visually stunning horror-comedy about a modern-day witch using magic to make men fall in love with her—with deadly results. A stylish homage to 1960s horror.
15. Season of the Witch (2011)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Nicolas Cage stars in this medieval adventure about knights transporting a suspected witch accused of bringing the plague. A mix of horror, action, and historical fantasy.
16. The Lords of Salem (2012)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A Rob Zombie horror film about a radio DJ who begins experiencing nightmarish visions linked to the Salem witch trials. Dark, disturbing, and atmospheric.
17. Teen Witch (1989)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ A fun and cheesy ‘80s teen comedy about an awkward high school girl who gains magical powers and uses them to transform her life.
18. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ A high-energy action-fantasy film that reimagines the fairy tale siblings as adult witch-hunters battling dark forces.
19. I Married a Witch (1942)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A delightful romantic fantasy about a witch (Veronica Lake) who comes back to life and falls in love with a politician. A witty and charming classic.
21. Into the Woods (2014)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A musical fairy tale mashup featuring a powerful witch (Meryl Streep) weaving fate and consequences among beloved storybook characters.
22. The Covenant (2006)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ A supernatural thriller about four young warlocks dealing with dark secrets and deadly power struggles in their elite private school.
23. Warlock (1989)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A horror-fantasy classic about a time-traveling warlock attempting to bring about the end of the world, with a determined witch hunter in pursuit.
24. Maleficent (2014)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A reimagining of Sleeping Beauty from the perspective of the villainous Maleficent, played by Angelina Jolie, blending dark fantasy with emotional depth.
25. The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
Rating: ★★★★☆ A gothic mystery thriller where Edgar Allan Poe investigates murders tied to occult practices at a military academy.
26. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Rating: ★★★★★ A groundbreaking found-footage horror film that follows a documentary crew lost in the woods, terrorized by a legendary witch’s eerie presence.
