Häxan
- Doc WormMay 23, 2026Putting this one on in the background the next Halloween party I throw. God tier hags in this one. There’s actually some solid performances and mixed animation for the 1920s. Conceptually its story is quite simple but for a silent film these performances convey a lot. Definitely some cohesion issues where it switches between its tale and documentary style explanations of its subject matter. Forgivable with how pioneering it is. Beyond cultural significance, Häxan is thoroughly entertaining.
- Stephen GuerreroNovember 5, 2025The hysteria amongst people and the fervor they will use to explain the often unexplainable is powerful, and they don't shy away from the unpleasantness of Fear and Ignorance. It really shows the Atrocities in the name of the church the Catholics were willing to use to spread fear amongst the uneducated masses for control over even their thoughts, not just their physical bodies.
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Häxan was released on September 18, 1922.
Häxan was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Häxan has a runtime of 1h 45m.
Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences.
The key characters in Häxan are Devil (Benjamin Christensen), Karna / Sorceress (Ella La Cour), Karna's Assistant (Emmy Schønfeld).
Häxan is rated Not Rated.
Häxan is a Horror, Documentary, Fantasy film.
Häxan has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
Häxan had a budget of $220K.