(No disrespect to the wizards and witches of Hogwarts, but you’ll find this is a Harry Potter–free zone. Whether you’re into the fun-for-all-ages allure of Hocus Pocus (and its sequel, now on Disney+) or the blood-spewing charms of Black Sunday, somewhere out there is a pointy hat and broomstick that’ll fit you just right. What makes witch movies so fascinating as a collection, though, is their wide variety of tones and messages. Isn’t it high time that the witches of cinema also get the acclaim they deserve? A great witch movie is inherently compelling because it’s driven by a person - a woman, usually - who refuses to behave the way that society demands.
If you’re a horror-movie aficionado, you’ve seen more vampires, werewolves, zombies, and serial killers than you could shake a stick, stake, silver bullet, or arrest warrant at.
We’ve added more movies and we’re republishing in honor of Hocus Pocus 2. This list was originally published in 2017 as part of Vulture’s Witch Week. Photo-Illustration: Vulture Photos Courtesy of the Studios and Getty Images
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