The Witches of Salem

The Witches of Salem

1957 · 145 min · FR · 7.2 (34 votes)
Dir. Raymond Rouleau · Starring Simone Signoret, Yves Montand, Mylène Demongeot, Alfred Adam, Jean Debucourt, Raymond Rouleau · Music Georges Auric
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Salem 1692. The young Abigail, seduced and abandoned by John Proctor, accuses John's wife of being a witch in revenge. A series of tragic trials soon befall Salem as fear and suspicion blur the lines of reality.

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A chilling descent into paranoia where fear and accusation fuel a devastating witch hunt. The atmosphere is thick with dread, making for an unsettling and thought-provoking historical drama.

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