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Häxan

1929·1h 31m·Not Rated
FantasyHorrorDocumentary
IMDb Rating
★ 7.6/10
19,271 votes

Fictionalized documentary showing the evolution of witchcraft, from its pagan roots to its confusion with hysteria in Eastern Europe.

Häxan is a 1929 fantasy horror movie directed by Benjamin Christensen, starring Elisabeth Christensen, Maren Pedersen, Clara Pontoppidan. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 19,271 votes and runs 1h 31m.

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Director
Benjamin Christensen
Stars
Elisabeth Christensen
Maren Pedersen
Clara Pontoppidan
Benjamin Christensen
Creators
Benjamin Christensen
Details
1929-05-27
91 min
Movie
Not Rated
★ Sweden, Denmark
★ Swedish, Danish
Keywords
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