The Witches of Salem

The Witches of Salem

1957 · 145 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Raymond Rouleau · Written by Jean-Paul Sartre

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