Witch, The (2015)

The Witch Movie poster Country United Kingdom USA Canada Brazil Directed by Robert Eggers Release Date 2015 Language English Studio Parts and Labor RT Features Rooks Nest Entertainment Distributor A24 Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Thomasin Anya Taylor-Joy William Ralph Ineson Katherine Kate Dickie Caleb Harvey Scrimshaw Mercy Ellie Grainger Jonas Lucas Dawson The elder witch Bathsheba Garnett The young witch Sarah Stephens Lead Coven Witch Viv Moore Governor Julian Richings

The Witch: A New England Folktale, also known as simply The Witch, is a 2015 supernatural horror film directed by Robert Eggers.

In 1630s New England, an English family is exiled from their Puritan colony and attempt to start a new life near the edge of a foreboding forest. The family is soon preyed upon by evil forces inhabiting the woods.

The following weapons were used in the film The Witch:

Matchlock Musket

William (Ralph Ineson) owns a Matchlock Musket, which he uses during hunting. Later, Caleb (Harvey Scrimshaw) is seen handling it. In the film's beginning, Militiamen 1, 2 and 3 (Paul Kenworthy, Mark Millman and Andy Volpe) carry Matchlock Muskets.

European Matchlock musket.

Militiamen with muskets.

Caleb (Harvey Scrimshaw) carries the musket, giving a good view of the lock and breech.

Another view of the same scene.

Caleb (Harvey Scrimshaw) holds his musket in the forest.

Good view of the matchlock in Caleb's (Harvey Scrimshaw) hands.

William (Ralph Ineson) aims his musket at the hare.

William (Ralph Ineson) fires.