Topic: Witchcraft

Direction Yasuhiro Irie · Hiroshi Iketomi · Kazuo Miyake · Kiyomitsu Sato

Synopsis Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (TV Series) (2009) follows the journey of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who attempt to resurrect their deceased mother using forbidden alchemy. The process goes awry, resulting in Edward losing his left leg and Alphonse his...

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Thorkild Roose · Lisbeth Movin · Sigrid Neiiendam · Preben Lerdorff Rye

Synopsis Day of Wrath (1943) unfolds in Denmark during the year 1623, where a elderly woman is condemned to be burned at the stake. As the flames consume her, she casts a chilling curse upon the local clergyman and his kin,...

Direction Akiyuki Shinbo

Synopsis Magical Girl Madoka Magika (TV Series) (2011) follows the journey of Madoka Kaname, a compassionate and ordinary second-year middle school student who finds herself at a crossroads when she encounters a mysterious creature named Kyubey. Kyubey offers her the chance...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Mia Farrow · John Cassavetes · Ruth Gordon · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis Rosemary's Baby (1968) follows the story of a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse, who relocate to a new apartment in New York City. They quickly form a bond with their elderly neighbors, the Castevets. Rosemary soon discovers she is...

Direction Seiji Mizushima · Norimitsu Suzuki · Masahiro Andô · Yasuhiro Irie

Synopsis Fullmetal Alchemist (TV Series) (2003) follows the journey of Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers endowed with the extraordinary ability of alchemy, a science that transforms one substance into another. Alchemy operates on the principle of Equivalent Exchange, where something...

Direction Benjamin Christensen

Cast Elisabeth Christensen · Astrid Holm · Karen Winther · Maren Pedersen

Synopsis Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922) offers a comprehensive historical exploration of witchcraft through seven distinct segments, each employing a unique style. The documentary commences with a slide-show presentation that intersperses inter-titles with drawings and paintings to depict the beliefs...

Direction Dana Terrace · Aminder Dhaliwal · Stu Livingston · Stephen Sandoval

Synopsis The Owl House (TV Series) (2020) follows the journey of a spirited teenager who, after a series of unexpected events, finds herself trapped in a mysterious and perilous dimension known as the Demon Realm. In this unfamiliar world, she forms...

Direction Otakar Vávra

Cast Elo Romancik · Vladimír Smeral · Sona Valentová · Josef Kemr

Synopsis Witchhammer (Witches' Hammer) (1970) delves into the grim era of medieval witch hunts and the brutal inquisition. This film is renowned for its portrayal of the harsh realities faced by those accused of witchcraft during this dark period in history.

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Robin Wright · Cary Elwes · Mandy Patinkin · Chris Sarandon

Synopsis The Princess Bride (1987) begins with a wise old grandfather sharing a whimsical fairy tale with his sickly grandson. The story unfolds in the imaginary land of Florin, where a humble farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes), departs to seek his fortune,...

Direction Masashi Kishimoto · Hayato Date · Atsushi Dakukawa · Hayato Takeda

Synopsis Naruto: Shippûden (TV Series) (2007) is a sequel to the original Naruto animated series, chronicling the journey of a more seasoned and mature Uzumaki Naruto. The narrative follows Naruto as he embarks on a mission to rescue his comrade Uchiha...

Direction Mark Kirkland

Synopsis The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror VIII (TV) (1997) presents a trio of spine-tingling tales. The first segment, "The Homega Man," follows Homer as he faces off against mutants in a post-apocalyptic Springfield, devastated by a neutron bomb. Next, in "Fly...

Direction Hayao Miyazaki

Synopsis Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) follows the journey of a young witch named Kiki who, upon turning 13, embarks on a year-long adventure to live independently, as per her community's tradition. Accompanied by her loyal talking cat, Jiji, Kiki settles in...

Direction Elizabeth Sankey

Cast Sophia Di Martino · Marion Gibson

Synopsis Witches (2024) delves into the intricate connection between the depiction of witches in cinema and the often-overlooked issue of postpartum depression. This thought-provoking documentary weaves together archival film footage and personal narratives to explore how these cinematic representations have influenced...

Direction Jac Schaeffer · Matt Shakman

Cast Elizabeth Olsen · Paul Bettany · Teyonah Parris · Kathryn Hahn

Synopsis WandaVision (TV Miniseries) (2021) is a nine-episode series that masterfully combines the aesthetics of traditional sitcoms with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story revolves around Wanda Maximoff and Vision, two super-powered individuals who appear to be living their perfect suburban...

Direction James Clavell

Cast Michael Caine · Omar Sharif · Florinda Bolkan · Nigel Davenport

Synopsis The Last Valley (1971) unfolds during the tumultuous 23rd year of the Thirty Years' War, specifically in 1641. This gripping narrative revolves around a group of soldiers who stumble upon a hidden German valley that has miraculously remained untouched by...

Direction Yoh Yoshinari · Yoshihiro Miyajima · Koji Aritomi · Tatsumi Fujii

Synopsis Little Witch Academia (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of Akko Kagari, an average young girl who enrolls in the prestigious Luna Nova Academy, a school dedicated to training young witches. Akko's inspiration to become a witch stems from a...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Dana Andrews · Peggy Cummins · Niall MacGinnis · Maurice Denham

Synopsis Night of the Demon (1957) follows Dr. John Holden as he travels to London to participate in a paranormal psychology conference, aiming to debunk the supernatural claims of devil cult leader, Julian Karswell. Holden, a firm skeptic, does not believe...

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Johnny Depp · Christina Ricci · Miranda Richardson · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Sleepy Hollow (1999) is set in the late 18th century, where Constable Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) faces disapproval from New York City's courts for advocating scientific crime-solving methods over assumptions of guilt. As a result, he is sent to the...

Direction David Hand

Synopsis Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) presents a timeless narrative inspired by the Brothers Grimm's 1812 fairy tale, centering around a young princess named Snow White. Following her mother's passing, Snow White's father remarries a cruel woman who seizes...

Direction Raymond Rouleau

Cast Simone Signoret · Yves Montand · Mylène Demongeot · Alfred Adam

Synopsis The Crucible (1957) unfolds in Salem, 1692, where a hardworking farmer, John Proctor, has a secret affair with a 17-year-old girl named Abigail, who lives with him and his wife, Elizabeth. Elizabeth, who is deeply religious and distant, discovers their...