The Witch opens across the U.S. in 2016. The slow creep and period realism of Robert Eggers’ ambient folk horror indie film about female repression and awakening stars Anya Taylor-Joy and becomes an instant hit on the festival circuit, where it wins a slew of critics awards. It goes on to be a critical and box office success.

This Day in Halloween: Robert Eggers indie folk horror classic "The Witch" -- starring Anya Taylor-Joy -- opens across the U.S. in 2016. / Illustration by Meiling Chen


