Curses of the Witch

Curses of the Witch

1927 · 89 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Horror

A couple move to an isolated house where – according to local legend – an ancient curse is rumoured to assail its inhabitants. Based on the novel by Väino Kataja (1914).

Directed by Teuvo Puro · Written by Teuvo Puro

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