Haxan (1922) Horror Fantasy Documentary History
Haxan (1922) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Häxan
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.45/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.3/10
Haxan Plot Synopsis:
Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film takes depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences.
Tagline: Benjamin Christensens stora film.
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Type: MovieYear: 1922
What is Haxan Streaming On?
Haxan is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: Swedish, Danish
Country: Sweden, Denmark
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Haxan Release Dates In Theaters: May 27, 1929
Writers: Benjamin Christensen
Editors: Edla Hansen
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Haxan (1922) Cast (Click to Expand)
Haxan Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maren Pedersen | ... | Heksen / The Witch |
| Clara Pontoppidan | ... | Nonne / Nun |
| Elith Pio | ... | Heksedommer / Witch Judge (The Young Monk) |
| Oscar Stribolt | ... | Graabroder / Doctor (The Fat Monk) |
| Tora Teje | ... | En hysterisk kvinde / Modern Hysteric (The Kelptomaniac) |
| John Andersen | ... | Chief Inquisitor (as Johs Andersen) |
| Benjamin Christensen | ... | Djævlen / The Devil |
| Poul Reumert | ... | Juveler / Jeweler |
| Karen Winther | ... | Anna''s Sister |
| Kate Fabian | ... | Gammel jomfru / Old Maid |
| Else Vermehren | ... | Nonne / Nun |
| Astrid Holm | ... | Anna |
| Johannes Andersen | ... | Heksedommer / Witch Judge |
| Gerda Madsen | ... | Nonne / Nun |
| Aage Hertel | ... | Heksedommer / Witch Judge |
| Ib Schønberg | ... | Heksedommer / Witch Judge |
| Emmy Schønfeld | ... | Marie, the Seamstress (as Emmy Schönfeld) |
| Frederik Christensen | ... | Borger / Citizen (as Frederick Christensen) |
| Ella La Cour | ... | Troldkvinde / Magician (as Ella la Cour) |
| Elisabeth Christensen | ... | En ældre bondekone / Older Farm Lady (as Elizabeth Christensen) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Maren Pedersen – Heksen / The Witch
- Clara Pontoppidan – Nonne / Nun
- Elith Pio – Heksedommer / Witch Judge (The Young Monk)
- Oscar Stribolt – Graabroder / Doctor (The Fat Monk)
- Tora Teje – En hysterisk kvinde / Modern Hysteric (The Kelptomaniac)
- John Andersen – Chief Inquisitor (as Johs Andersen)
Also known as: Johs Andersen - Benjamin Christensen – Djævlen / The Devil
- Poul Reumert – Juveler / Jeweler
- Karen Winther – Anna''s Sister
- Kate Fabian – Gammel jomfru / Old Maid
- Else Vermehren – Nonne / Nun
- Astrid Holm, as Anna, passed away at age 68 in .
Sign: Pisces - Johannes Andersen – Heksedommer / Witch Judge
- Gerda Madsen – Nonne / Nun
- Aage Hertel – Heksedommer / Witch Judge
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