The Witch (2016) — Screenplay
In 1630s New England, a devout family's exile into the wilderness unleashes supernatural forces that exploit their faith and fear, leading to their unraveling and a daughter's dark transformation.
- Written by
- Robert Eggers
- Genre
- Horror, Mystery
- Studio
- A24
- Length
- 107 pages
Robert Eggers' period-accurate dialogue and oppressive atmosphere immerse readers in a 17th-century world where faith and superstition collide. The screenplay's slow-burn pacing and meticulous world-building demonstrate how tension can be built through environment and silence, while the protagonist's tragic arc offers a masterclass in psychological horror grounded in historical authenticity.
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