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Häxan (1922)

Movie ★ 7.6 105 min

Documentary Horror History

Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.

Benjamin Christensen Director Benjamin Christensen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 18, 1922
Runtime
105 min
Budget
$220,000
IMDb
tt0013257
Country
Language
Studio
Aljosha Production Company,

Themes

Cast

Benjamin Christensen Benjamin Christensen Devil Ella La Cour Ella La Cour Karna / Sorceress Emmy Schønfeld Karna's Assistant Kate Fabian Kate Fabian Old Maid Oscar Stribolt Oscar Stribolt Fat Monk Wilhelmine Henriksen Apelone / A Poor Old Woman Elisabeth Christensen Anna's Mother Astrid Holm Astrid Holm Anna Karen Winther Karen Winther Anna's Sister Maren Pedersen Maria the Weaver / A Witch Johannes Andersen Pater Henrik / Witch Judge Elith Pio Elith Pio Johannes / Witch Judge Aage Hertel Aage Hertel Witch Judge Ib Schønberg Ib Schønberg Witch Judge Holst Jørgensen Peter Titta Clara Pontoppidan Clara Pontoppidan Sister Cecilia / Nun Else Vermehren Flagellating Nun Alice O'Fredericks Alice O'Fredericks Nun

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Frequently asked questions

What is Häxan about?
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Who directed Häxan?
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in Häxan?
Häxan stars Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, Emmy Schønfeld, Kate Fabian.
When was Häxan released?
Häxan is a 1922 documentary, horror, history film.
Where can I watch Häxan?
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