The Witch

Movie · 2016

A slow-burn Puritan folk-horror set in 1630s New England, rated R for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity. The film builds relentless psychological dread and culminates in an intensely violent, nightmarish final act.

Explicit sexual contentHarm to childrenHarm to animalsGraphic violence & goreAbuse & manipulation

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Harm to childrenopening scenesStrong

The family's newborn disappears while in the teenager's care; it is implied the infant is taken and killed by a witch in a ritual. This event drives the rest of the film.

Harm to animalsearly in the filmMild

A bloody chicken fetus is found on the ground; an animal is shown sliced open.

Explicit sexual contentmiddle actMild

A pre-teen boy briefly and lustfully looks at his older sister's cleavage; a reference is made to the teenage girl's first period.

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