Top 33 Witch Movies

Forget ghosts. Forget zombies. The absolute best Halloween movie marathon is powered by witchcraft. Why? Because witches are everything. They’re terrifying, glamorous, misunderstood, heroic, and deliciously evil, sometimes all at once.

From folk horror that will ruin your sleep to 90s teen dreams that will ruin your credit card with a sudden urge for velvet chokers, these are the movies about witches that truly cast a spell. So light a candle, draw a salt circle around your couch, and get ready.

Here are the 33 best witch movies to watch right now.

 

 

The Icons: Non-Negotiable Classics

These are the legends. The movies that defined witchcraft for generations. If you haven’t seen them, are you even celebrating Halloween?

 

 

1. The Craft (1996)

The undisputed queen of teen witch movies. It’s got the fashion, the angst, the perfect 90s soundtrack, and a genuinely scary final act. “We are the weirdos, mister” isn’t just a line; it’s a lifestyle.

 

 

2. Hocus Pocus (1993)

Is it even October if you haven’t watched this at least twice? Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are a perfect comedic trio as the Sanderson Sisters. It’s pure, delightful Halloween camp.

 

 

3. Practical Magic (1998)

The coziest and most romantic witch movie on the list. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as magically-gifted sisters living in a perfect seaside town gave us all unrealistic life goals. Come for the witchcraft, stay for the midnight margaritas and Stockard Channing’s incredible aunt energy.

 

 

4. The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer accidentally summon Jack Nicholson as the literal Devil. What follows is a battle of the sexes that’s sexy, hilarious, and completely unhinged. An absolute masterclass in star power.

 

 

Folk Horror & Pure Terror

Lock your doors. These aren’t your friendly neighborhood witches. These are the ones from the grim, terrifying stories your ancestors warned you about.

 

 

5. The Witch (2015)

Robert Eggers’ debut is less of a movie and more of a waking nightmare. Shot with oppressive period accuracy, it’s a slow-burn descent into paranoia and evil in 17th-century New England. Black Phillip is the GOAT.

 

 

6. Hereditary (2018)

Without spoiling anything… just know that the horror here is deeply tied to a matriarchal legacy you do *not* want to be a part of. It’s one of the most disturbing movies ever made, and witchcraft is the engine behind the terror.

 

 

7. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

The original “something is very wrong with my neighbors” movie. Mia Farrow is brilliant as the terrified mother-to-be, slowly realizing her new friends are part of a coven with sinister plans for her baby. The suspense is almost unbearable.

 

 

8. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

It tricked a whole generation into believing it was real, and honestly, it still feels terrifyingly plausible. The witch is never seen, which makes her presence in the Maryland woods a million times scarier. That ending will haunt you forever.

 

 

9. The Conjuring (2013)

The “hide and clap” scene gets all the attention, but the real villain of the story is the ghost of a satanic witch named Bathsheba Sherman. This movie reminded everyone how scary a classic, well-told ghost—and witch—story can be.

 

 

10. Suspiria (2018)

Luca Guadagnino’s remake is a brutal, sprawling, and politically charged epic about a dance academy run by a powerful coven. It’s a completely different beast than the original, with a Tilda Swinton performance (or three) for the ages and a climax that is just… wow.

 

 

Nostalgia Trip: Teen Dreams & Disney Magic

For when you want a little magic without the existential dread. These are the fun, often made-for-TV movies that felt like a secret club when we were kids.

 

 

11. Halloweentown (1998)

The ultimate Disney Channel Original Movie. Discovering your grandma is a witch from a magical land filled with monsters is peak childhood fantasy. Debbie Reynolds as Aggie Cromwell is a national treasure.

 

 

12. Twitches (2005)

Tia and Tamera Mowry as twin witches separated at birth who reunite on their 21st birthday? Go on! It’s charming, full of early-2000s fashion, and just a super fun ride.

 

 

13. Teen Witch (1989)

Okay, this movie is gloriously cheesy. A nerdy girl gets magical powers and uses them to become the most popular girl in school. The real magic, though, is the infamous “Top That!” rap sequence. Look it up. You’re welcome.

 

 

14. The Worst Witch (1986)

Long before Hogwarts, there was Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. Fairuza Balk (later of *The Craft*!) stars as the clumsy Mildred Hubble, and Tim Curry steals the entire show with a bizarre musical number as the Grand Wizard. A cult classic for a reason.

 

 

15. Casper Meets Wendy (1998)

A young Hilary Duff as Wendy the Good Little Witch befriends Casper the Friendly Ghost. It’s exactly as adorable and low-stakes as it sounds. The perfect chaser after watching something truly scary.

 

 

Comedy, Camp & Cult Classics

These movies prove that witchcraft doesn’t always have to be so serious. Sometimes it’s just about looking fabulous and causing a little chaos.

 

 

16. The Witches (1990)

Anjelica Huston’s performance as the Grand High Witch is pure, magnificent nightmare fuel. The Jim Henson-led practical effects that turn glamorous women into hideous creatures scarred an entire generation of kids in the best way possible.

 

 

17. Death Becomes Her (1992)

Is a magic youth potion witchcraft? In this house, it is. Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn are perfect rivals in this dark, hilarious satire of Hollywood’s obsession with age. It’s high camp from start to finish.

 

 

18. Stardust (2007)

Michelle Pfeiffer is back in her witch era, this time as a wicked queen hunting a fallen star to regain her youth. The movie is a delightful fantasy adventure, but Pfeiffer’s coven is equal parts funny and genuinely creepy.

 

 

19. I Married a Witch (1942)

A classic screwball comedy with a supernatural twist. Veronica Lake is impossibly charming as a resurrected witch from Salem who plans to curse the descendant of the man who burned her… but ends up falling for him instead.

 

 

20. Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

Before *Bewitched*, there was this romantic comedy. Kim Novak plays a chic, modern-day witch in Greenwich Village who casts a love spell on her handsome neighbor, played by Jimmy Stewart. It’s stylish, sophisticated, and a total vibe.

 

 

Animated Arts & Wonders

Proof that you don’t need live-action to capture the magic. These animated films are some of the most beautiful witchcraft movies out there.

 

 

21. Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

From Studio Ghibli comes the most wholesome witch movie ever. It’s a gentle, lovely story about a young witch leaving home for the first time to start her own delivery service. It’s about finding your way, dealing with burnout, and the quiet magic of community.

 

 

22. Spirited Away (2001)

Another Ghibli masterpiece. The bathhouse is run by the terrifying witch Yubaba and her twin sister Zeniba. This film is a stunning, imaginative epic about spirits, gods, and the power of a name.

 

 

23. ParaNorman (2012)

This stop-motion marvel is a fantastic story about a boy who can speak to the dead. The plot revolves around a town’s centuries-old curse from a witch they wronged, and it has a truly powerful and unexpected message about bullying and fear.

 

 

24. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Angela Lansbury is an apprentice witch in WWII-era England who takes in three orphans. It has that classic Disney blend of live-action and animation, plus some seriously catchy songs. What’s not to love?

 

 

Arthouse, International & Stylized Spells

For the film snob in your coven. These movies are weird, beautiful, and will stick with you long after the credits roll.

 

 

25. Suspiria (1977)

Dario Argento’s original is a Technicolor fever dream. The story is simple—an American dancer joins a German ballet academy that’s a front for a coven—but the execution is anything but. It’s a sensory assault of color, sound, and surreal horror.

 

 

26. The Love Witch (2016)

A meticulous, gorgeous homage to 1960s Technicolor thrillers. Anna Biller wrote, directed, and designed everything in this film about a modern-day witch who uses spells to get men to fall in love with her… with disastrous results. It’s a smart, funny, and visually stunning feminist statement.

 

 

27. Häxan (1922)

Part documentary, part horror film, this silent movie is a wild exploration of witchcraft through the ages. It’s filled with shocking, grotesque, and sometimes hilarious imagery of demons and sabbaths. There is nothing else like it.

 

 

28. Gretel & Hansel (2020)

A dark, atmospheric, and incredibly stylish retelling of the classic fairy tale. Director Osgood Perkins focuses on the grim realities of famine and the seductive allure of the witch’s power. It’s all about the aesthetic, and it works.

 

 

29. You Won’t Be Alone (2022)

A haunting and lyrical folk horror film set in 19th-century Macedonia. A young witch learns about humanity by taking over the bodies of others. It’s more of a sad, beautiful meditation on life than a straight-up horror movie.

 

 

Underrated Frights & Hidden Gems

You’ve seen the big ones. Now it’s time to dig a little deeper into the cauldron for some modern movies about witches you might have missed.

 

 

30. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

Two coroners get more than they bargained for when the body of an unidentified woman is brought in. They soon realize she was a witch, and her power didn’t die with her. This is a tense, claustrophobic, and brilliant little horror film.

 

 

31. The Lords of Salem (2012)

Rob Zombie’s most atmospheric and dread-filled movie. A radio DJ in Salem, Massachusetts receives a mysterious record that awakens a coven of ancient witches. It’s a psychedelic, slow-burn trip into madness.

 

 

32. Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Sam Raimi’s gleefully over-the-top return to horror. A loan officer is cursed by an old woman she evicts, and what follows is a relentless, gross, and surprisingly funny supernatural assault. This is what happens when you cross the wrong witch.

 

 

33. The Skeleton Key (2005)

A hospice nurse working in a creepy Louisiana mansion uncovers a dark secret involving Hoodoo magic. This is a southern gothic thriller that builds to a fantastic twist ending you will not see coming.

 

 

Your Halloween Movie Marathon Is Set

There you have it. Thirty-three movies about witches to satisfy every possible craving, from cozy comfort watches to films that will make you want to sleep with the lights on until 2027.

Witches contain multitudes—they’re symbols of rebellion, feminine power, and pure, unadulterated evil. And that’s why their movies will always be the best part of Halloween season. So, which one are you watching first?