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A photojournalist and a writer stumble into a remote mountain coven in this Spanish horror mystery.

THE WITCHES MOUNTAIN

1973 · 1h 26m · NR · Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

A young couple traveling through the Pyrenees stays overnight at an ancient Spanish castle, only to discover that it is the headquarters for a coven of witches.

Quick Answer

What is The Witches Mountain about?

The Witches Mountain is a 1973 Spanish horror mystery film directed by Raúl Artigot about a photojournalist and a young writer who travel to a remote region of Northern Spain and encounter strange happenings tied to a coven of witches.

Programmer's Pick

For fans of moody Euro-horror, The Witches Mountain delivers a psychotronic blend of mountain isolation and supernatural suspense. Between voodoo dolls, black cats, and a coven hiding in plain sight, this Spanish oddity is a slow-cooked cauldron of paranoia and pagan chills.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Photojournalist Mario, fresh from a breakup, takes an assignment in the isolated mountains of Northern Spain. Along the way, he meets Delia, an alluring young writer, and invites her to join his journey. Their trip takes a turn for the unsettling when they spend the night at an inn and Delia becomes convinced they are being watched. The next morning, their vehicle is missing, forcing them to continue on foot. As they press deeper into the mountains, their circumstances grow stranger and more unnerving, hinting at the possibility of something supernatural lurking in the region. The film weaves atmosphere and suspicion into a slow-burning mix of horror and mystery, set against the eerie beauty of the Spanish Pyrenees.

Details & Specs

Director
Raúl Artigot
Writers
Juan Cortés, Raúl Artigot, Félix Fernández
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish, English
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Also Known As
The Witches Mountain, Original title: El monte de las brujas

Why Cult

Spanish Pyrenees Atmosphere

The remote, mountainous setting of Northern Spain adds authentic isolation and an eerie sense of place to the unfolding mystery.

Coven of Witches

The film centers around an ancient castle that serves as headquarters for a secretive coven, weaving folklore and occult elements into its narrative.

Psychotronic Oddity

With voodoo dolls, black cats, and supernatural powers, this film embraces its psychotronic roots for fans of offbeat horror.

Mysterious Photography

A roll of film revealing impossible images hints at deeper, uncanny forces at work, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Travelers enter remote mountains and an ancient castle

Threat

Coven of witches with supernatural powers

Effect

Manipulation and targeting of outsiders

Setting

Remote Spanish Pyrenees and ancient castle

Questions from the Vault

When was The Witches Mountain released? +

The Witches Mountain was released in 1973.

Who directed The Witches Mountain? +

The Witches Mountain was directed by Raúl Artigot.

How long is The Witches Mountain? +

The Witches Mountain has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is The Witches Mountain? +

The Witches Mountain is a horror and mystery film.

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