The Witch

Original title: La strega in amore

1966
R
1h 49m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

599

YOUR RATING

Horror Mystery

A womanizing author is lured to a mansion by an old woman under the guise of working as a librarian. Her daughter, Aura, appears out of nowhere and begins to seduce him. Little does he know,... Read allA womanizing author is lured to a mansion by an old woman under the guise of working as a librarian. Her daughter, Aura, appears out of nowhere and begins to seduce him. Little does he know, Aura doesn't actually exist.A womanizing author is lured to a mansion by an old woman under the guise of working as a librarian. Her daughter, Aura, appears out of nowhere and begins to seduce him. Little does he know, Aura doesn't actually exist.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

599

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Trivia
One of 13 titles included in Avco-Embassy's "Nightmare Theater" package syndicated for television in 1975.

Goofs
When Consuelo asks Sergio to line Aura's eyes, he does her eyebrows instead. As a man, knowing nothing about women's make-up, he probably didn't realize the difference.

Connections
Featured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Witch (1971)

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Review

Featured review

Odd atmospheric modern witch tale

Had an opportunity to view a 16MM print of the English-dubbed version. Dubbing is often a distraction, but this is one of the better dubbed films of its era. Stylistically, this is a very slow European modern witch tale, not likely to appeal to the 'Creature Feature' crowd (which is surely why it bypassed US theaters and landed on late-nite TV). The acting, camera-work, direction and music (by IL POSTINO Oscar-winner Luis Bacalov) are all moody and well-done. Unfortunately, the slowness of the yarn (which builds the erotic tensions so well during the first half), minimizes the impact by the climax. Still, this is an intelligent, ADULT, and erotic piece which is worth searching out for high-minded horror fans.