Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) Horror Action Fantasy

Rated R | Threatrical Jan 25, 2013 (US) | Genres Horror, Action, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 28m
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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Plot Synopsis:

Siblings Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the woods by their father and captured by a dark witch in a candy house, but they kill the witch and escape. Years later, the orphans have become famous witch hunters. When 11 children go missing in a small village, the Mayor summons Hansel and Gretel to rescue them, and they save red-haired Mina from the local sheriff who wants to burn her for being a witch. Soon they discover that the Blood Moon will approach in three days and that powerful dark witch Muriel is responsible for all the abductions; she intends to use the children with a secret ingredient in a broth that will protect the coven of witches against the fire. Meanwhile, Hansel and Gretel discover secrets about their parents.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Hansel & Gretel are bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past.

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Official Trailer

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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 88 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Action, Fantasy
Horror Genres:  Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Hunter, Witchcraft
Directors: Tommy Wirkola
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen, Pihla Viitala, Derek Mears … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 25, 2013
Box Office: $55,703,475
Awards: 3
Nominations: 4

What is Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Streaming On?

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is Streaming on Tubi
Language: English
Country: Germany, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 25, 2013, Tubi: Mar 01, 2025, Digital HD: Sep 14, 2021, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 14, 2021, Blu-ray: Sep 14, 2021
Writers: Tommy Wirkola, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Producers: Will Ferrell, Christoph Fisser, Beau Flynn, Chris Henchy, Tracy McCreary, Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick, Henning Molfenter, Denis L. Stewart, Jasmina Torbati, Tripp Vinson, Robyn Wholey, Charlie Woebcken
Musicians: Atli Örvarsson
Cinematographers: Michael Bonvillain
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