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The Witches
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The Witches

1966-11-21 · 89 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Thriller · Mystery · Drama

Following a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants are followers of a menacing satanic cult with the power to inflict indiscriminate evil and death if crossed.

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Directors
Cyril Frankel
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan FontaineJoan FontaineGwen Mayfield
Kay WalshKay WalshStephanie Bax
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenAlan Bax
Ann BellSally Benson
Ingrid BoultingIngrid BoultingLinda Rigg
John CollinJohn CollinDowsett
Michele DotriceMichele DotriceValerie Creek
Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGwen Ffrangcon DaviesGranny Rigg
Duncan LamontDuncan LamontBob Curd
Leonard RossiterLeonard RossiterDr. Wallis
Martin StephensMartin StephensRonnie Dowsett
Carmel McSharryCarmel McSharryMrs. Dowsett
Viola KeatsViola KeatsMrs. Curd
Shelagh FraserShelagh FraserMrs. Creek
Bryan MarshallBryan MarshallTom
John BarrettJohn BarrettMr. Glass
Rudolph WalkerRudolph WalkerMark
Willie PayneAdam
Kitty AtwoodMrs. McDowall
Yemi Goodman AjibadeMark

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