Burn, Witch, Burn (1962): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Burn, Witch, Burn is a 1962 horror film directed by Sidney Hayers, starring Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair and Judith Stott. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Sidney Hayers
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Burn, Witch, Burn About?
The premise of Burn, Witch, Burn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant and arrogant British professor becomes consumed by his wife's interest in mysticism. When he destroys her voodoo ritual kit, a dark and malevolent force is unleashed, threatening their lives and everything they cherish. The chilling horror film explores the dangers of dismissing beliefs and the consequences of disturbing ancient powers.
Burn, Witch, Burn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dead spider
- witchcraft
- spider
- school lecture
- bell
- playing bridge
- stuck drawer
- close up of finger
- practicing witchcraft
- burning a talisman
- close up of mouth
- extreme close up
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- near miss
- reel to reel tape recorder
- recorded speech
- eagle statue
- riding a bus
- car crash
- cemetery
- attacked with a knife
- tarot card
- house of cards
- crushed by a falling object
- cat
- splatter comedy
- psychotronic film
- supernatural power
- medical college
- reference to jamaica
- good luck charm
- skepticism
- public address system
- supernatural horror
- car
- british car
- ford zephyr
- triumph the car
- dysfunctional marriage
- crypt
- reprisal
- vindication
- female female relationship
- teacher student relationship
- walking into the sea
- false eyelashes
- black cat
- bridge game
- driving on the wrong side of the road
- professional jealousy
- disabled woman
Burn, Witch, Burn Cast
Peter Wyngarde leads the cast, with Janet Blair and Judith Stott. Directed by Sidney Hayers; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Hayers
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More films directed by Sidney Hayers: Master Ninja II, Conquest of the Earth, The Seekers and Death Becomes Me.
Burn, Witch, Burn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Burn, Witch, Burn 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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Burn, Witch, Burn Plot Summary
What happens in Burn, Witch, Burn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Norman Taylor, portrayed by Peter Wyngarde, is a dedicated psychology professor who specializes in belief systems and superstition. His life takes a dark turn when his wife, Tansy, played by Janet Blair, discovers a poppet hidden by a jealous colleague at work. This unsettling incident leads Norman to realize that Tansy has been practicing obeah, referred to as conjure magic in the film, a practice she had learned during her time in Jamaica. She fervently believes these charms have been instrumental in his swift career progression and overall health.
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Burn, Witch, Burn Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “La Nuit de L'aigle” and “Arde, bruja, arde”.
- Also known as
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- La Nuit de L'aigle
- Arde, bruja, arde
- Hypno
- La notte delle streghe
- A Filha de Satã
- Brûle
- Sorcière
- Brûle !
- 鹰之夜
- Гори, ведьма, гори
- 鷹之夜
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Burn, Witch, Burn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Burn, Witch, Burn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Burn, Witch, Burn?
Burn, Witch, Burn runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Burn, Witch, Burn released?
Burn, Witch, Burn was released on April 25, 1962.
Who directed Burn, Witch, Burn?
Burn, Witch, Burn was directed by Sidney Hayers.
More films by Sidney Hayers Who is in the cast of Burn, Witch, Burn?
Burn, Witch, Burn stars Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair and Judith Stott, among 10 credited actors.
How is Burn, Witch, Burn rated?
Burn, Witch, Burn has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
Does Burn, Witch, Burn have a post-credit scene?
No. Burn, Witch, Burn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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