Häxan (1922) | Witchcraft Through the Ages | Silent Horror Documentary

Häxan (1922), directed by Benjamin Christensen, is a landmark of silent cinema — part documentary, part dramatized horror. Subtitled “Witchcraft Through the Ages,” this Swedish–Danish production explores medieval superstition, witch hunts, and the devil’s influence in history.

Banned and censored in multiple countries for its disturbing imagery and themes, Häxan remains one of the most controversial films of the silent era. Featuring witches’ sabbaths, demonic possession, torture devices, and vivid recreations of folklore, it blends shocking visuals with social commentary on fear, ignorance, and hysteria.

📽️ Original release: 1922
🎭 Genre: Silent Horror / Documentary
🌍 Country: Sweden / Denmark
🎬 Director: Benjamin Christensen

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