Witches on the Big Screen - Top 13 Movies Starring Witches

The Silver Screen's Most Iconic Witches

For centuries, witches have captured our imagination, and Hollywood has certainly taken notice. From benevolent sorceresses to dark enchantresses, here's a rundown of the best witchy flicks out there:

• "The Wizard of Oz" (1939): This timeless classic doesn't feature just one, but two iconic witches – the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West.

• "Hocus Pocus" (1993): A Halloween staple, this film stars three witchy sisters resurrected after 300 years in Salem.

• "The Witches" (1990 and 2020): Inspired by Roald Dahl's children's book, these movies spotlight witches with a vendetta against kids, aiming to transform them into mice. Both the 1990 version and the 2020 remake have made their mark.

• "Harry Potter" series (2001-2011): While these movies introduce us to a world of magical beings, witches like Hermione Granger, Bellatrix Lestrange, and Professor McGonagall are undeniably central to the story.

• "The Craft" (1996): Dive into the world of four teenage witches as they dabble in magic and face the aftermath.

Here are other must-watch movies where witches steal the spotlight:

• "Practical Magic" (1998): Dive into the tale of two sisters, brought to life by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, who grapple with a pesky family curse.

• "The Blair Witch Project" (1999): This innovative found-footage horror movie delves into the chilling legend of the Blair Witch.

• "Stardust" (2007): Join a thrilling chase as three witches, with Michelle Pfeiffer at the helm, search for a fallen star to reclaim their youth.

• "The Witch" (2015): Journey back to 17th-century New England and witness a family's eerie encounter with the supernatural, with a mysterious witch at its heart.

• "Maleficent" (2014) and "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" (2019): While Maleficent is often dubbed a fairy, her dark prowess and the films' vibes echo traditional witchy themes.

• "Season of the Witch" (2011): Watch Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman play knights on a mission to escort a woman believed to be a witch, who might be triggering a plague.

• "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" (2013): Experience a twist on the classic fairy tale as the siblings evolve into formidable witch hunters.