The Witch

"The Witch" is a 2015 horror film directed by Robert Eggers, set in 1630s New England. It tells the story of a Puritan family that encounters dark forces in the woods near their farm. The film explores themes of religious fanaticism, isolation, and the conflict between perception and reality, as the family starts to unravel under the pressure of fear and paranoia. Notable for its authentic period dialogue and atmospheric cinematography, "The Witch" has been praised for its psychological depth and unsettling portrayal of witchcraft and superstition in colonial America.