Warlock

Warlock

Satan also has one son.

Directed by Steve Miner

Produced by New World Pictures

1989103 min6.3 / 10

A darkly playful supernatural action-horror that pits a 17th-century witch hunter against an evil warlock across time, blending period horror with 1980s fish-out-of-water comedy.

In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?

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Questions people ask

  • Is Warlock scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Warlock violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Warlock sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Warlock easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Warlock end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Warlock

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Warlock

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Warlock, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Warlock, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Warlock, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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