Witchhammer
1970, Czech. Directed by Otakar Vávra.
Anyone who stands up for heretics is considered a heretic himself!
In the 1600s, an overzealous clergy hauls innocent women in front of tribunals, forces them to confess to imaginary witchery, and engages in brutal torture and persecution of their subjects.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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Witchhammer is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 January 1970
- Original title
- Kladivo na čarodějnice
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Otakar Vávra, Ester Krumbachová
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What Witchhammer is based on
Witchhammer is adapted from a novel.
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Witchhammer: quick answers
Is Witchhammer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Witchhammer?
Witchhammer runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Witchhammer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Witchhammer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Witchhammer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Witchhammer yet.
Which OTT platform is Witchhammer on?
Witchhammer is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Witchhammer?
If you liked Witchhammer, try The Witches, The Reckoning, The Demon.
Who directed Witchhammer?
Witchhammer (1970) was directed by Otakar Vávra and stars Elo Romančík, Vladimír Šmeral, Soňa Valentová.
What is Witchhammer based on?
Witchhammer is adapted from a novel.