Devil's Bride

Devil's Bride

Åland witch hunts 1666

Directed by Saara Cantell

Produced by Periferia Productions, GötaFilm

2016108 min5.9 / 10

A dark historical drama centered on a young woman caught in the machinery of witch hunts, exploring fear, accusation, and the vulnerability of the accused.

Anna is a 16-year old in a village where women are accused of witchcraft. It's based on the witch hunts on Åland, Finland in the 1600s.

Questions people ask

  • Is Devil's Bride sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Devil's Bride end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Devil's Bride scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Devil's Bride easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Devil's Bride violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Devil's Bride

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Devil's Bride

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Devil's Bride, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Devil's Bride, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Devil's Bride, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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