Pointy black hats. Cauldrons full of newt eyeballs and unicorn tears. Flying broomsticks. Everyone has a vision in their mind of what witches are all about, and the movies have played a huge role in crafting that image for generations of viewers. After all, they’ve been the subject of films since the silent era, in one iteration or another, their use of magic a narrative stand-in for female empowerment and persecution.
Over the years, the cinematic interpretation of the witch has evolved, widening the circle to include many different types of characters in many different genres, from horror to comedy and everything in between. Just look at the massive popularity of "Wicked," which centers a "wicked witch" in a soaring musical epic. If you're looking for more magic, here are seven movies about witches to stream after "Wicked."
