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"Witches' Hammer"
1969
Directed by Otakar Vavra

A riveting and often disturbing dramatization of the deadly witch hunts that plagued Czechoslovakia in the late 17th century from acclaimed director Otakar Vavra. A ruthless inquisitor is called out of retirement by the church to investigate allegations of heresy. Driven by greed and bloodlust, he finds cause to accuse anyone he wishes of witchcraft, leading to the brutal torture and deaths of hundreds of people. Czech with English subtitles.  103 minutes.