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Top Ten Wicked Witches from Film and Television

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In horror movies and TV series, witches come in all shapes and sizes and a with a whole host of motivations.  From powerful evil witches to serene and beautiful healers they have popped up in droves over the years in genre films and television.  I want to preface this list of my favorite wicked witches by saying this is meant as no disrespect to the pagan community as I am a member myself.  I hope you find your favorite spellcasters here!

10. Winifred Sanderson

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From her fabulous singing to her spell book that could actually see you coming, the leader of the Sanderson witches was played to the hilt by Bette Midler!  Her motivation?  Youth and beauty!  How was she going to get it?  By sucking the life force out of children!  Winifred is one of my favorites for a lot of reasons, but her amazing performance of “I Put a Spell on You” is at the top.  Using a song to cast a spell that will make your victims dance until they die earned Winnie her place on this list.

9.  Nancy Downs

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If we’re talking crazy witch bitches, it doesn’t get much better than Fairuza Balk’s turn as Nancy Downs in 1996’s The Craft.  Nancy had been so beaten down by life that one taste of real power pushed her over the edge, and it wasn’t long before she had committed her first murder and began threatening anyone who disagreed with her.  The more the power grew, the more she went over the edge leading to one of the best witch battles ever filmed.

8.  Fiona Goode and Marie Laveau

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This pair, a witch and a voodoo queen, have more power and style in one finger than most of the rest on this list.  Watching them square off in American Horror Story: Coven was some of the most entertaining television I’ve seen in years.  Fiona’s quest to remain the powerful Supreme played well against Marie’s eternal life with the horrific price of offering a child up to the Papa Legba once a year beginning with her very own daughter.  If you haven’t seen it, what are you waiting for?

7.  Mother Malkin

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Queen of the witches in Seventh Son, Mother Malkin was doubly dangerous as a powerful witch who could transform into an equally powerful dragon. Though the film was much maligned in certain circles, Malkin was a great character whose tenacity earned her place on this list.

6.  Mombi

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The woman literally cut off young girl’s heads and kept them in a parlor where she would switch one out for the next depending on her mood.  Brought to life by the talented Jean Marsh, who also brought Bavmorda to terrifying life in Willow, this vain and villainous witch from Return to Oz was one crazy lady.  Terrifying and cruel, she wanted Dorothy’s head for her collection.

5.  Muriel

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The leader of the dark witches in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Muriel is intent on abducting children to enact a spell that will give the witches protection against fire.  Muriel is cruel and not above using whatever method necessary to rid herself of the witch hunters and bring her followers into a new era of protection from their most lethal enemy.

4.  Bellatrix Lestrange

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An adamant follower of Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter franchise, Bellatrix’s devotion crossed into obsession long ago, and there was nothing she would not do to prove herself to him time and again.  She didn’t just enjoy torturing people, she savored each moment.

3.  Lamia

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Lamia, the oldest of the three sister witches in Stardust (each named for different types of vampiric entities from folklore), sets out on a quest to collect the heart of a fallen star.  Michelle Pfeiffer was amazing in the role of this life sucking witch.  Powerful and relentless in her search.

2.  The Grand High Witch

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If you’ve seen this movie, then you know.  Anjelica Huston plays the Grand High Witch who creates a potion that will turn their hated enemy, namely children, into mice.  One of the scariest witches on film, Huston was  on point from start to finish in The Witches earning her the number 2 spot on the list.

1.  Haggis

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When Ed Harley’s son is accidentally killed by a group of twenty somethings from the city, he turns to the witch Haggis for revenge.  She warns them there will be a price, but he insists, and she conjures up the demon, Pumpkinhead, to hunt down and kill those responsible.  It doesn’t take Ed long to realize the price is experiencing every moment of pain each of the youngsters feel as Pumpkinhead exacts his revenge.

There you have it!  My favorite wicked witches to grace the screen!

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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