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Long before Hollywood got involved, witches have been figures of fear and fascination in myth and folklore. They’ve been conduits for anxieties about power, gender, and desire. They’re mirrors to the zeitgeist, reflecting cultural unease while allowing us to imagine a world where the rules can be bent or broken. The best witch movies all follow this lead. They are comedies, dramas, romances, and more, but they all revel in breaking the rules.
Whether it’s suburban chaos, teen rebellion , or spellbound romance, these films let us step into a world where anything can happen. In the end, the most memorable witch flicks are all a little wild, a little wicked, and

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