Movies and TvShows featuring "witch-burning" theme.

El extraño retorno de Diana Salazar is a 1988 Mexican telenovela starring Lucía Méndez and Jorge Martinez. It is an unusual example of a telenovela which addresses supernatural topics.

A woman named Rose searches for her adopted daughter Sharon in the strange and desolate town of Silent Hill. As she navigates the town, she encounters supernatural creatures and horrifying events. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of Silent Hill and must confront the darkness within herself.

Abandoned by their father deep in a forest, young Hansel and Gretel enter a gingerbread house and outsmart an old witch. Years later, they become ruthless bounty hunters dedicated to exterminating witches. Hansel is diabetic due to the old witch, but their immunity to harmful spells and curses helps in their work. When a town hires them to rescue children abducted by witches, they discover a dark ritual and face powerful witches who threaten the town. With the help of Mina, a white witch, and a local boy named Ben, they must stop the witches and uncover the truth of their own past.

In a world where dark magic threatens humanity, a young apprentice is chosen as the last hope to defeat an evil witch. With the guidance of a powerful mentor, he sets off on a dangerous journey to learn the ways of magic and fulfill his destiny. Along the way, he must confront his own fears, face powerful monsters, and discover the true meaning of courage.

A knight returning from the Crusades questions the meaning of life, death, and God while facing the Grim Reaper in a chess match amid the Black Plague. As the knight and Death play, their surroundings are engulfed in cultural turmoil caused by the plague, and the people try to cope with the devastation in their own ways.

In 17th-century Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a mark of shame. As she faces the judgment and condemnation of the Puritan community, Hester strives to find redemption and happiness amidst the harsh realities of her society.

In an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia, a young girl is kidnapped and transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. Seeking to understand what it means to be human, she accidentally kills a peasant and assumes the victim's identity. The young witch continues to use her gruesome powers to explore humanity.

Valerie, a young girl, experiences a series of surreal and fantastical events during her week of wonders. Her journey involves encounters with vampires, demons, corruption, and sexual symbolism. Set in a dream-like world, Valerie must navigate through a web of manipulative behavior and uncover her own identity. This arthouse horror film combines elements of religion, occultism, and the exploration of female sexuality.

A college student travels to a small New England town to research witchcraft for her term paper, but she soon discovers a witches' coven and becomes the target of a deadly sacrifice.

In the year 1780, twin sisters move to a castle in Styria, Austria. They become entangled with a satanic cult led by the Count, and one of them is turned into a vampire. The other sister must summon all her courage to fight against the evil forces and save her twin. Set in a backdrop of witch-hunting and supernatural powers, Twins of Evil is a thrilling tale of horror and mystery.

A reverend and her daughter start a new life in a village that soon reveals its community's dark history and where ancient superstitions and mistrust of outsiders are quite common.

During the English Civil War, a corrupt witchfinder named Matthew Hopkins travels through Suffolk, England, falsely accusing innocent people of witchcraft and leading to their execution. He meets strong opposition from a soldier who is suspicious of his methods and seeks to stop him. The film depicts the brutal torture and burning of suspected witches, as well as the lecherous behavior of Hopkins. It is based on a loosely-based historical events.

After being falsely accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake in the 17th century, a witch casts a revenge spell to be reincarnated in the future. In present-day America, she discovers her descendant, who is about to get married. Determined to ruin her descendant's wedding and seek revenge, the witch uses her magical powers to create chaos and confusion. Along the way, she falls in love with a man who is initially protective of her descendant but eventually becomes enchanted by the witch. As the wedding day approaches, the witch must decide between her revenge and true love.

During the Thirty Years' War, a captain and a young soldier come across a remote valley untouched by the conflict. As they try to protect the valley from marauding soldiers, friendships form and the value of peace is explored.

In a small town, a curse is awakened on Halloween night, summoning a powerful monster. The town must find a way to break the curse before the monster destroys everything. As the storm rages on, a group of friends embarks on a perilous journey through the haunted forest to uncover the secrets behind the curse. Will they be able to find a way to save their town and themselves?

In 1499, a woman is accused of witchcraft and executed by burning. She returns from the grave to seek revenge on those responsible, using her supernatural powers to inflict terror upon a small village. As paranoia spreads and the body count rises, the secret passageways of a castle become the stage for gruesome acts of vengeance.

Witchhammer is a horrifying portrayal of the brutal witch trials in 17th-century Central Europe. It follows the story of an inquisitor who becomes obsessed with rooting out witches and uses cruel and manipulative tactics to achieve his goals. As the hysteria spreads, innocent people are tortured, burned at the stake, and subjected to unimaginable cruelty. This gripping film serves as a haunting reminder of the power of fear and fanaticism.

In 17th century Denmark, a pastor's son-in-law becomes entangled in a witch-hunt, uncovering dark family secrets and facing his own moral dilemma. As accusations of witchcraft spread, relationships are tested and lives are at stake.

The Demons is a horror movie that takes place in a convent during the inquisition. It explores themes of torture, rape, and female homosexuality. The plot follows a group of nuns who are tormented by demons and their own dark desires. As the demonic possessions escalate, the convent becomes a place of terror and violence. With scenes of death, blood, and witch burnings, this movie is a harrowing and disturbing exploration of religious hysteria and supernatural horror.

In the kingdom of Witchville, a wicked queen and her group of witches threaten to bring destruction and famine. As the kingdom crumbles, a magician and a brave girl with sword-fighting skills join forces to stop the evil forces. Together, they must face witch hunters, resurrection, and the power of dark magic.