The Witch

The Witch

1954 · 90 min · ★ 6.2 · Horror

Thieves break into a scientist's laboratory to steal a secret formula, and in the process they kill his daughter. Enraged, he develops a formula that will turn an extremely ugly woman into a spectacular beauty, and then uses the woman to take his revenge on those responsible for his daughter's murder.

Directed by Chano Urueta · Written by Alfredo Salazar

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