"The Witch" is a historical horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers. The movie is set in 17th-century New England and tells the story of a Puritan family who is banished from their community and struggles to survive in the wilderness. The family, consisting of a father, mother, and their three children, builds a new home on the outskirts of the community, but their isolation and fear of the unknown lead to a series of terrifying events.