Witching & Bitching (2013)
Director
Ãlex de la Iglesia
Main cast
Hugo Silva; Mario Casas; Carmen Maura; Javier Botet; Carolina Bang
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Description
In this heist film turned horror fest, director Ãlex de la Iglesia's love of mayhem is on full display as a gang of gold thieves lands in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual -- and in need of a sacrifice.
Ãlex de la Iglesia
Main cast
Hugo Silva; Mario Casas; Carmen Maura; Javier Botet; Carolina Bang
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Description
In this heist film turned horror fest, director Ãlex de la Iglesia's love of mayhem is on full display as a gang of gold thieves lands in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual -- and in need of a sacrifice.
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