Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria(2018)
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria Synopsis
Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted, tortured and executed on charges of witchcraft. The pogrom was triggered by the book 'Malleus Maleficarum', published in 1486. Its detailed instructions for persecuting and annihilating alleged witches triggered a mass hysteria.
Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria (2018) is a documentary and drama film directed by Roland May, released on September 2, 2018 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Sascha Tschorn, Laura Pletzer, Andreas Schmauder and Johannes Dillinger.
- Director:
- Roland May
- Writers:
- John Dunton-Downer, Roland May
- Status:
- Released
Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sascha Tschorn
Sascha Tschorn
as Heinrich Kramer
Laura Pletzer
as Agnes Bader
- Andreas Schmauder
Andreas Schmauder
as Himself/Historian
- Johannes Dillinger
Johannes Dillinger
as Himself/Historian
- Alisa Ax
Alisa Ax
as Witch
Key crew
Directed by Roland May, written by John Dunton-Downer and Roland May.
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria online?
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria (2018) is available to stream on Historia y Actualidad Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria?
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The main cast of Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria (2018) includes Sascha Tschorn, Laura Pletzer, Andreas Schmauder, Johannes Dillinger and Alisa Ax. The film was directed by Roland May. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria released?
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Witch Hunt: The Mechanics of Mass Hysteria was released on September 2, 2018 and runs for 52m.