Long gone are the days when witches were burned at the stake. But many people are still afraid of witches, and domestic and foreign cinema are happy to heat up this fear by releasing frightening films like “Wii” and “Witches from Blair”. However, it comes across a completely peaceful, even funny movie, and real masterpieces that I want to review 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 rating of viewers on the "Search".
10. Gift of the Good Witch (2010)
Rating - 6.7
Opens a selection of films about the sorceress funny picture, filled with romance and festive spirit. The witch Cassie is going to marry Jake Russell for Christmas, but there are various obstacles to the realization of this idea. Either the dog dines in a festive cake, then the former prisoner tries to search Cassie’s house in search of the money hidden there. Well, how can one 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. A married couple Jemmy 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, she must be silent, otherwise Mary will take the language of the unfortunate. The couple believed that the legend of the witch is just a terrible tale. But after the death of his wife Jemmy had to start his own investigation and it turns out to be connected with Mary.
8. Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Rating - 6.9
Let the protagonist of this picture be not a witch, but a novice wizard Dave, a student of Balthazar Blake (played by Nicolas Cage), the witch is also present in the film. As a chef from Elusive Avengers, she appears at the last moment. Until then, you can enjoy a solid fantasy about the confrontation between Good and Evil, with good special effects and good humor.
7. The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Rating - 7
It is hard work to be a fighter against evil spirits. The hardest thing is to convince the local people that there really is evil, and that it must be expelled with a loud coin. This is exactly what the brothers Will and Jacob Grimm did, until the glory of them reached the authorities. And then the adventurers had to investigate a deadly case related to real evil.
6. The Good Witch (2008)
Rating - 7.1
With the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious lady in a small town, a revival unusual for him began. The mayor’s harmful and quarrelsome wife is trying to expose a stranger from the city, as it is rumored that coming is connected with evil spirits. But the audience 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
The young and cheerful sorceress of Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) led a calm life surrounded by fabulous creatures. But once a young man fell into her domain 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 had a chance to avenge the person who had betrayed her for everything.
4. Garden of the Good Witch (2009)
Rating - 7.5
In the best films about witches, another story about the cheerful and good sorceress Cassie has entered. Having decided to open a hotel in her house, she did not suspect that her first guest would be the descendant of the husband of the Gray Lady, who once owned the house. The new tenant is determined to survive Cassie from home and get it 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, Thorne will encounter powerful witches, who have their own plans for the star, the strange captain of a pirate ship, the royal sons-conspirators and find their true love.
2. The Walking Castle (2004)
Rating - 8.2
The second place in our ranking is occupied by the magnificent, wise and sincere anime created by the cult Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of the kind and hardworking girl Sophie, whom the evil Witch of the Wasteland turned into an old woman. Seeking the one who can remove the curse, Sophie meets with the powerful sorcerer Howl and his fiery demon Calzifer. “The Walking Castle” can be watched by the whole family, everything is great in it - from graphics and plot to music and moral message.
1. The ordeal (2014)
Rating - 8.7
The head of the top witch movie is the story of the city of Salem, which is infamous for its trial of witches. A group of young townspeople goes to the forest to bewitch grooms. The black woman Tituba helps them. But the girls catch the eye of an outsider and face the charge of witchcraft. One of the girls, Abigail, trying to avert suspicions 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 the small town begins the "witch" hysteria.
