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WeirdPop Culture’s Greatest Witches
By Tyler Coates
@tylercoates
Published
Oct. 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Miss Ernst AKA The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston)
With a special potion that turns children into mice, this mean, feisty witch is one of the cruelest, scariest villains in any kid's tale.
[Where to stream The Witches]
With a special potion that turns children into mice, this mean, feisty witch is one of the cruelest, scariest villains in any kid's tale.
[Where to stream The Witches]
Photo courtesy Everett Collection
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Photo: Walt Disney; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton)
This flying-monkey summoning, dog-threatening evil witch will do anything to get her hands on her late sister's shoes, but her aversion to water is her own secret flaw.
[Where to stream The Wizard of Oz]
This flying-monkey summoning, dog-threatening evil witch will do anything to get her hands on her late sister's shoes, but her aversion to water is her own secret flaw.
[Where to stream The Wizard of Oz]
Photo courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Maleficent (voiced by Eleanor Audley)
Possibly one of Disney's most terrifying villains, this witch simply wanted to be invited to the party!
[Where to stream Sleeping Beauty]
Possibly one of Disney's most terrifying villains, this witch simply wanted to be invited to the party!
[Where to stream Sleeping Beauty]
Photo: Walt Disney; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Maleficent (Angelina Jolie)
Oh, one Maleficent wasn't good enough for you? You probably weren't even thinking about her side anyway.
[Where to stream Maleficent]
Oh, one Maleficent wasn't good enough for you? You probably weren't even thinking about her side anyway.
[Where to stream Maleficent]
Photo: Walt Disney; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO ARE THOSE WITCHES? Fiona Goode (Jessica Lange) and Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett)
While the third season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series was filled to the brim with sorcerers, it was quite a joy to watch a vampy Jessica Lange face off against the most famous Voodoo priestess in history.
[Where to stream American Horror Story: Coven]
While the third season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series was filled to the brim with sorcerers, it was quite a joy to watch a vampy Jessica Lange face off against the most famous Voodoo priestess in history.
[Where to stream American Horror Story: Coven]
Photo: FX; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Asa Vajda (Barbara Steele)
A treacherous Moldovian witch returns from the grave in this horror classic that was so terrifying that it was banned in several countries.
[Where to stream Black Sunday]
A treacherous Moldovian witch returns from the grave in this horror classic that was so terrifying that it was banned in several countries.
[Where to stream Black Sunday]
Photo courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Latrine the Witch (Tracey Ullman)
Who better to play a horny witch than the chameleon-like comedienne Tracey Ullman, who will do anything for her beloved Prince John.
[Where to stream Robin Hood: Men in Tights]
Who better to play a horny witch than the chameleon-like comedienne Tracey Ullman, who will do anything for her beloved Prince John.
[Where to stream Robin Hood: Men in Tights]
Photo: 20th Century Fox; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Minnie Castevet (Ruth Gordon)
Everyone's got at least one nosey neighbor, but they're rarely pushing Tannis root onto you or conspiring to have you carry Satan's child.
[Where to stream Rosemary's Baby]
Everyone's got at least one nosey neighbor, but they're rarely pushing Tannis root onto you or conspiring to have you carry Satan's child.
[Where to stream Rosemary's Baby]
Photo courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO ARE THOSE WITCHES? Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True)
You thought the mean girls at your high school were mean? At least they weren't playing with the dark arts.
[Where to stream The Craft]
You thought the mean girls at your high school were mean? At least they weren't playing with the dark arts.
[Where to stream The Craft]
Photo: Columbia; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Sylvia Ganush (Lorna Raver)
She'll teach you a valuable lesson: don't deny an old gypsy woman her much-needed bank loan if you value your sanity -- or if you look forward to a happy afterlife.
[Where to stream Drag Me to Hell]
She'll teach you a valuable lesson: don't deny an old gypsy woman her much-needed bank loan if you value your sanity -- or if you look forward to a happy afterlife.
[Where to stream Drag Me to Hell]
Photo: Universal; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO ARE THOSE WITCHES? Winifred Sanderson (Bette Midler), Mary Sanderson (Kathy Najimy), and Sarah Sanderson (Sarah Jessica Parker)
Three condemned witches of Salem return from beyond the grave to get their revenge, but they have a lot to learn if they're going to cut it in the '90s.
[Where to stream Hocus Pocus]
Three condemned witches of Salem return from beyond the grave to get their revenge, but they have a lot to learn if they're going to cut it in the '90s.
[Where to stream Hocus Pocus]
Photo: Buena Vista; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? The Witch (Meryl Streep)
When she's not rapping about vegetables or harassing other fairytale characters, this anonymous sorceress rocks a killer gown.
[Where to stream Into the Woods]
When she's not rapping about vegetables or harassing other fairytale characters, this anonymous sorceress rocks a killer gown.
[Where to stream Into the Woods]
Photo: Walt Disney; Courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO ARE THOSE WITCHES? Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Endora (Anges Moorehead)
You can't pick a better pair of hilarious witches than the two at the center of this classic TV sitcom.
[Where to stream Bewitched]
You can't pick a better pair of hilarious witches than the two at the center of this classic TV sitcom.
[Where to stream Bewitched]
Photo courtesy Everett Collection
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WHO'S THAT WITCH? Louise Miller (Robyn Lively)
When a young witch discovers her powers, she's no longer the least popular girl in school -- and the hottest guy in her class is suddenly eating out of her hand.
[Where to stream Teen Witch]
When a young witch discovers her powers, she's no longer the least popular girl in school -- and the hottest guy in her class is suddenly eating out of her hand.
[Where to stream Teen Witch]
Photo: MGM
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WHO ARE THOSE WITCHES? Alexandra Medford (Cher), Jane Spofford (Susan Sarandon), and Sukie Ridgemont (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Three WASPy gals put their minds together to create the perfect man -- who, unfortunately, is just the Devil in disguise (as Jack Nicholson).
[Where to stream The Witches of Eastwick]
Three WASPy gals put their minds together to create the perfect man -- who, unfortunately, is just the Devil in disguise (as Jack Nicholson).
[Where to stream The Witches of Eastwick]
Photo: Warner Bros.; Courtesy Everett Collection
