Despite having more and more monsters in movies every year, witches remain the most popular archetype in both classic films and modern blockbusters. All of these terrible ladies are scary in their own way. Some broom-riders are visual bogeymen, while others will send chills down your body without even appearing on the screen.
Here are the most spine-chilling witches from movies and TV.
1. Forest Witch — The VVitch
This wicked lady first appears as a beautiful woman in the thicket of the forest, but the moment her hands touch the child, her true horrific essence is instantly revealed. Little is known about this witch, but it’s quite clear she’s the reason why her family was cursed. Throughout the movie, we see how the witch uses her ungodly powers to charm, spy, create illusions, and this one time, she even makes a little kid puke apples.
2. Helena Marcos — Suspiria
The 2018 supernatural thriller was inspired by the 1977 Italian film of the same name. The movie tells the story of a young American woman attending a prestigious dance school in Berlin without knowing it’s a home for a coven of witches. Helena looks pretty nasty due to her inhuman age. However, she’s even uglier on the inside, as she is willing to do anything to get a younger body.
3. Margaret Morgan — Lords of Salem
Despite controversial reviews, the 2012 horror conquered the hearts of many fans thanks to the incredibly memorable witch — Margaret Morgan. We can see her evil deeds through DJ Heidi’s surreal visions, but this does not make the witch any less scary.
