Long gone are the days when witches were burned at the stake. But many people are still afraid of witches, and domestic and foreign cinematography is happy to fuel this fear by releasing frightening films such as Wii and Blair Witches. However, one comes across quite peaceful, even funny movies, and real masterpieces that you want to watch repeatedly. Introducing you the most interesting and popular films about witches from 2000 to 2017 The list of the best was compiled on the basis of the viewers' rating on "Kinopoisk".
10. A gift from a good witch (2010)
Rating - 6.7
The selection of films about sorceresses opens with a funny picture filled with romance and a festive spirit. The witch Cassie is about to marry Jake Russell at Christmas, but various obstacles stand in the way of this idea. Either the dog dines with a birthday cake, or the former prisoner tries to search Cassie's house in search of money hidden there. Well, how can you not turn to magic for help?
9. Dead Silence (2006)
Rating - 6.7
One of the scariest films about witches, so it's best not to watch it with children and impressionable people. The married couple Jamie and Lisa, who settled in a small town, heard frightening stories about the witch Mary Shaw, who owned a huge number of dolls. After death, she did not find peace, but when meeting with her you need to be silent, otherwise Mary will take away the unfortunate man's tongue. The couple believed that the legend of the witch was just a terrible tale. But after the death of his wife, Jamie had to start his own investigation and it turns out to be connected with Mary.
8. Apprentice sorcerer (2010)
Rating - 6.9
Even if the main character of this picture is not a witch, but an aspiring wizard Dave, a student of Balthasar Blake (played by Nicolas Cage), the witch is also present in the film. As the chief of The Elusive Avengers, she will appear at the last moment. Until then, you can enjoy a good-quality fantasy about the confrontation between Good and Evil, with good special effects and good humor.
7. The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Rating - 7
It's hard work to be a fighter against evil spirits. The hardest thing is to convince the local people that there really is evil spirits, and they need to be expelled for hard cash. This is what the brothers Will and Jacob Grimm were doing, until the fame of them reached the authorities. And then the adventurers had to investigate a deadly case involving a real evil.
6. The Good Witch (2008)
Rating - 7.1
With the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious lady, an unusual revival began in a small town. The harmful and quarrelsome wife of the mayor is trying to push the stranger out of the city, since according to rumors, the newcomer is connected with evil spirits. But the viewers should not drive children away from the screens, there will be no horrors in The Good Witch, this picture can be safely recommended for family viewing.
5. Maleficent (2014)
Rating - 7.3
Young and cheerful sorceress Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) led a calm life, surrounded by fabulous creatures. But once a young man fell into her possession, with whom Maleficent made friends, and then fell in love with him. However, her lover for the sake of power deprived Maleficent of the opportunity to fly and only sadness and a thirst for revenge settled in the heart of the sorceress.And when Princess Aurora is born, Maleficent has a chance to take revenge on the person who betrayed her for everything.
4. The Good Witch's Garden (2009)
Rating - 7.5
The best films about witches include another story about the cheerful and kind witch Cassie. Having decided to open a hotel in her house, she did not even suspect that her first guest would be a descendant of her husband, the Gray Lady, who once owned the house. The new tenant is determined to get Cassie out of the house and get him for himself.
3. Stardust (2007)
Rating - 7.6
Once a bright star fell from the sky. And Tristan Thorne, a resident of a small village, promised to get this star for his beloved Victoria. In his search, Thorn will have to face powerful witches who have their own plans for the star, a strange pirate ship captain, royal sons-conspirators and find his true love.
2. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Rating - 8.2
The second place in our ranking is occupied by a magnificent, wise and soulful anime created by the cult Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of a kind and hardworking girl, Sophie, who was turned into an old woman by the evil Witch of the Wasteland. Looking for someone who can remove the curse, Sophie meets with the powerful sorcerer Howl and his fire demon Calcifer. "Howl's Moving Castle" can be watched by the whole family, everything is great in it - from graphics and plot to music and moral message.
1. Ordeal (2014)
Rating - 8.7
Topping the top of the top witch films is the story of the notorious city of Salem. A group of young townspeople goes to the forest to bewitch the suitors. The black woman Tituba helps them. But the girls catch the eye of a stranger and they face charges of witchcraft. One of the girls, Abigail, trying to divert suspicion from herself and her friends, accuses Tituba of being possessed by the devil. But the black woman is not going to be a submissive victim and calls the names of "true witches". And in a small town "witch" hysteria begins.