# Häxan (1922)

> A pioneering silent hybrid of historical lecture, supernatural spectacle, and social critique that exposes the terrifying machinery of witch-hunt hysteria.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/39326

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Documentary, Horror, History
- Director: Benjamin Christensen
- Cast: Benjamin Christensen, Ella La Cour, Emmy Schønfeld, Kate Fabian, Oscar Stribolt, Wilhelmine Henriksen, Elisabeth Christensen, Astrid Holm
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0013257/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: eerie, provocative, grotesque, late night cinephile viewing, silent film retrospective

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of humanity's darkest fears and superstitions surrounding witchcraft.

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