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

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Rent or Buy

Apple TV Store

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 55m together

The Witches of Salem

Les femmes sont folles

Both from Raymond Rouleau.

More from Raymond RouleauSee all →

Le Jugement de minuitLe Jugement de minuit · 1933
Le Jugement de minuit
★ 10.01933
MovieCrime
The mysterious vigilante Milton has warned Scotland-Yard of his intention to kill the lawyer Maurice Meister who is the cause of his sister's suicide. Police and detectives watch over the lawyer's home, but on the day and at the appointed time Meister is murdered.
L'École des femmesL'École des femmes · 1973
L'École des femmes
★ 9.31973
MovieComedyDrama
Arnolphe plans to marry Agnès, his ward, a naive and submissive young girl, whom he keeps recluse in a convent. His plans are threatened when Horace confesses his feelings for Agnès.
OndineOndine · 1975
Ondine
★ 9.01975
MovieDramaFantasy
In the forest, knight-errant Hans meets and falls in love with Ondine, a water-sprite who is attracted to the world of mortal man.
The DuelThe Duel · 1941
The Duel
★ 9.01941
MovieComedyDrama
A widow is loved by a doctor whose brother, an ecclesiastic unconsciously in love with the young woman, persuades her to enter a convent. Brought back on the straight and narrow by a missionary, the priest blesses his brother's marriage.
Just a Big Simple GirlJust a Big Simple Girl · 1948
Just a Big Simple Girl
★ 9.01948
MovieComedy
The tour of a theatrical troupe is disturbed by the waltz-hesitation love of the young actress Stepha between the young first and the director.
La JalousieLa Jalousie · 1976
La Jalousie
★ 8.01976
Movie
Returning late from a romantic date, a man searches for every possible and unimaginable excuse to explain his lateness to his wife. His guilt turns on him when he finds out she's not home. The character created by Sasha Guitry in 1915, eaten away by jealousy, then imagines all her adventures.
Les femmes sont follesLes femmes sont folles · 1950
Les femmes sont folles
★ 8.01950
MovieComedy
Marguerite secretly loves a novelist whose face no one knows. The jealous husband sets up a scheme by asking an actor friend to play the novelist and behave in an execrable way in order to disgust his wife. But things never turn out the way you think they will.
ConflitConflit · 1938
Conflit
★ 7.31938
MovieDrama
Claire Buisson becomes enamored with Gerard and soon afterwords she becomes pregnant. Gerard advises her to abort the child but, at the last moment, Claire decides to keep her child and leaves for her sister's place in the province.
L'ArgentL'Argent · 1928
L'Argent
★ 7.01928
MovieDrama
Adapted from the novel L'Argent by Émile Zola, the film portrays the world of banking and the stock market in Paris in the 1920s.
La Tête des autresLa Tête des autres · 1973
La Tête des autres
★ 7.01973
MovieComedy
Prosecutor Maillard can rejoice: he has just obtained the death sentence of an accused accused of murder. It is the third head he gets at the assizes. There followed an evening of rejoicing with his wife and friends, including the prosecutor Bertolier. The latter's wife is Maillard's mistress. The lovers left alone, the condemned man, Valorin, burst into the room. He managed to escape during his transfer to the remand center. Valorin immediately recognized Bertolier's wife. And for good reason: at the time of the crime, they were together in a brothel. Stunned by the miscarriage of justice he has just committed, Maillard then tries to rehabilitate Vallorin while trying to avoid a scandal in the judiciary. He then calls Bertolier to the rescue. Valorin is opportunely killed "accidentally" and ... everything will go back to "order".
Full HouseFull House · 1952
Full House
★ 6.91952
MovieCrimeMystery
Anthology film with three shorts each featuring a famous detective: Monsieur Wens, Lemmy Caution and Maigret.
Who Killed Santa Claus?Who Killed Santa Claus? · 1941
Who Killed Santa Claus?
★ 6.81941
MovieCrimeMystery
A village in the French Alps is rocked by a series of crimes, including the theft of a sacred ring and the murder of a man dressed as Père Noël (Father Christmas).
Two Hours to KillTwo Hours to Kill · 1966
Two Hours to Kill
★ 6.51966
MovieDramaThriller
In the waiting room of the Auvernaux station, the atmosphere is very lively. Several passengers, who have missed their train, are discussing the killer of young girls who is rampant in the region. While the criminal might be in the vicinity, pursued by the police, a journalist leads the investigation inside the station.
Paris FrillsParis Frills · 1945
Paris Frills
★ 6.41945
MovieDramaRomance
Philippe Clarence, a famous Parisian dressmaker, seduces his friend's fiancee. But, for the first time in his life, this is for real. The film is also a sharp picture of the fashion world.
Beware of BlondesBeware of Blondes · 1950
Beware of Blondes
★ 6.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
Back from a stay in the Far East, a woman who knew the names of the chiefs of a drug ring is murdered. Georges Masse, the famous reporter, decides to investigate, accompanied by his faithful photographer P'tit Louis. He will come across some unappetizing characters like M. Dubois, a killer, Luigi Costelli, a dangerous trafficker and a beautiful but dubious lady, Suzanne Wilson. After being himself suspected, Masse will make the truth triumph.
Mission in TangierMission in Tangier · 1949
Mission in Tangier
★ 6.01949
MovieAdventureDrama
During the Second World War, Georges Masse undergoes a dangerous mission by taking secret documents from Tangiers to London.

More Like This

The Huntsman: Winter's WarThe Huntsman: Winter's War · 2016
The Huntsman: Winter's War
★ 6.32016
MovieActionAdventure
As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman, who aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna in Snowwhite and the Huntsman, and his forbidden lover, Sara—set out to stop them.
Simon of the DesertSimon of the Desert · 1965
Simon of the Desert
★ 7.61965
MovieComedyDrama
Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
The WitchesThe Witches · 1966
The Witches
★ 6.01966
MovieHorrorThriller
Following a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants are followers of a menacing satanic cult with the power to inflict indiscriminate evil and death if crossed.
Hungry WivesHungry Wives · 1972
Hungry Wives
★ 5.21972
MovieHorrorDrama
An unhappy suburban housewife gets mixed up in witchcraft with unexpected consequences.
All That Money Can BuyAll That Money Can Buy · 1941
All That Money Can Buy
★ 7.01941
MovieDramaFantasy
Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.
Shake Hands with the DevilShake Hands with the Devil · 2007
Shake Hands with the Devil
★ 7.22007
MovieDramaHistory
In 1993, Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire was sent by the United Nations to Rwanda as commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Its mission, to ensure the ceasefire, is underfunded, excessively bureaucratized and made up of military units which come from dozens of countries and which each have a very different program... These are Lt Gen Dallaire's efforts to stop the madness of the Rwandan Genocide, despite the complete indifference of his superiors.
Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast · 2010
Beauty and the Beast
★ 4.12010
MovieFantasyDrama
A twist on the morality tale of forbidden love between the beautiful Belle and the feared Beast. As the villagers are being brutally murdered and the Beast is hunted down as the one responsible for the mayhem, Belle and Beast team up to defeat the real killer; the power-hungry witch's malevolent troll.
DaimajinDaimajin · 1966
Daimajin
★ 6.51966
MovieHorrorFantasy
A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter