Season of the Witch (1973): Ratings & Plot
Season of the Witch is a 1973 drama horror film directed by George A. Romero. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- George A. Romero
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jack H. Harris Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Season of the Witch About?
The premise of Season of the Witch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During medieval times, a group of knights is tasked with transporting a woman accused of witchcraft to a remote monastery. As the monks investigate her alleged powers, they discover a potential link to the devastating Black Plague. A valiant knight finds himself facing a powerful, malevolent force in a race against time to protect humanity from an ancient evil and prevent further suffering.
The Director of Season of the Witch
Directed by George A. Romero.
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Director George A. Romero
More from George A. Romero
More films directed by George A. Romero, best-rated first: Night of the Living Dead, Monkey Shines, Dawn of the Dead and Knightriders.
Season of the Witch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Season of the Witch 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 5.2
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Season of the Witch Plot Summary
What happens in Season of the Witch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joan Mitchell, a 39-year-old wife living in a quiet Pittsburgh suburb, feels trapped by her role of a housewife despite her husband Jack’s success as a businessman. Their home is filled with tension: Jack is often busy, domineering, and occasionally violent, jetting off on week-long business trips that lengthen the distance between them. Joan attends psychotherapy to make sense of recurring dreams where her husband asserts control and even muses about “kicking some ass.” The fear and pressure crescendo when a confrontation ends with Jack striking Joan in the face, leaving her unsettled and wary.
Full summary
The whole story of Season of the Witch, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Season of the Witch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's central character?
Cars in Season of the Witch
5 cars on screen, including the 1970 Buick LeSabre and the unknown.
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1970 Buick LeSabre Minor role -
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1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Minor role -
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Background role
Season of the Witch Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “George A. Romero's Season of the Witch” and “Jack's Wife”.
- Also known as
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- George A. Romero's Season of the Witch
- Jack's Wife
- La stagione della strega
- La estación de la bruja
- Время ведьм
- Temporada das Bruxas
- 女巫的季节
- 마녀의 시즌
- 女巫的季節
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Season of the Witch FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Season of the Witch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Season of the Witch?
Season of the Witch runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Season of the Witch released?
Season of the Witch was released on April 18, 1973.
Who directed Season of the Witch?
Season of the Witch was directed by George A. Romero.
More films by George A. Romero How is Season of the Witch rated?
Season of the Witch has 40 on Metacritic.
Does Season of the Witch have a post-credit scene?
No. Season of the Witch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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