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A fairy tale for adults where Hansel and Gretel wander into temptation, nudity, and darkly comic danger.

HANSEL AND GRETEL LOST IN THE FOREST

1970 · 1h 22m · R · Comedy / Drama / Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A modern version of Hansel and Gretel: the witch invites the couple to stay at her castle where she attempts to seduce Hans. In the meantime, Hans is trying to seduce Gretel. The tale is told with a more adult slant (in other words, lots of nudity).

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What is Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest about?

Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest is a 1970 Canada-Germany comedy, drama, fantasy, and horror film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb about a modern, adult retelling of the Hansel and Gretel story involving seduction, arguments, and a provocative witch.

Programmer's Pick

Think you know Hansel and Gretel? Think again. This R-rated version tosses breadcrumbs for adults only, replacing gingerbread houses with risqué antics and a witch who'd make the Brothers Grimm blush.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

This is not the bedtime story you remember. In this modern, adults-only riff on the classic Hansel and Gretel tale, the duo—now recast as a squabbling couple on holiday—find themselves lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forest. There, an alluring and perpetually underdressed red-haired castle owner (dubbed the 'sex witch') sets her sights on Hans, quickly drawing him into her seductive web. Meanwhile, Gretel faces her own dangers within the castle walls. With its blend of comedy, drama, fantasy, and horror, the film revels in a provocative atmosphere, complete with moral commentary and unapologetic nudity, making it clear this is a fairy tale strictly for grown-ups.

Details & Specs

Director
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Writers
Franz Josef Gottlieb, Heinz Freitag
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Canada, Germany
Language
English, German
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Also Known As
The Erotic Adventures of Hansel and Gretel, The Naked Wytche, Laß uns knuspern, Mäuschen, Favole calde... per svedesi bollenti

Cast & Crew

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Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb Writers: Franz Josef Gottlieb +1 more
DW Dagobert Walter Hänsel Francy Fair Francy Fair Gretel Barbara Scott Barbara Scott Hexe/Helga (The Witch) Rainer Basedow Rainer Basedow Lehrer Karl Dall Karl Dall Oswald Herbert Fux Herbert Fux Knecht EK Erika Kambach Magd Gert Günther Hoffmann Gert Günther Hoffmann Uwe Friedrichsen Uwe Friedrichsen

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Why Cult

Adult Fairy Tale Revision

A familiar childhood story transformed into a risqué, sex-comedy inflected satire for mature audiences.

Provocative 'Sex Witch'

The castle owner’s open blouses and seductive ways are a central, unforgettable element of this dark fairy tale.

Incestuous Undercurrents

The film doesn’t shy away from taboo territory, weaving in themes of forbidden attraction between its leads.

Erotic Horror-Comedy Blend

Mixes nudity, dark humor, and unsettling situations in a genre mashup that’s as offbeat as it is bold.

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Threat File

Trigger

Hansel and Gretel accept the castle owner's invitation

Threat

Seductive witch and her castle

Effect

Attempts to seduce Hansel and endangers Gretel

Setting

Secluded castle in the forest

Questions from the Vault

When was Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest released? +

Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest was released in 1970.

Who directed Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest? +

The film was directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb.

How long is Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest? +

The film has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest? +

It is a comedy, drama, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest? +

Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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