The Witches
1966, English. Directed by Cyril Frankel.
A STRANGER IN A TOWN THAT HAS LOST ITS MIND... IF SHE'S NOT CAREFUL, SHE MAY LOSE HERS TOO!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Cyril FrankelDirector
- Joan FontaineGwen Mayfield
- Kay WalshStephanie Bax
- Alec McCowenAlan Bax
- Ann BellSally Benson
- Ingrid BoultingLinda Rigg
- John CollinDowsett
- Michele DotriceValerie Creek
- Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGranny Rigg
- Duncan LamontBob Curd
- Leonard RossiterDr. Wallis
- Martin StephensRonnie Dowsett
- Carmel McSharryMrs. Dowsett
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nigel Kneale
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The Witches: quick answers
Is The Witches worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Witches have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Witches. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Witches parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Witches yet.
Which OTT platform is The Witches on?
The Witches isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1966. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Witches?
If you liked The Witches, try The Vanishing, Night Watch, The Car.
Who directed The Witches?
The Witches (1966) was directed by Cyril Frankel and stars Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, Alec McCowen.