13 Black Witch Films And Shows To Watch This Halloween

Fall is coming, and these witchy stories are the perfect way to settle into the spooky season.

Summer is slowly coming to an end, and the spooky Halloween season is just around the corner. If you’re looking for the perfect film and shows to settle into the fall and soon-to-be Halloween mood, then grab your popcorn because we’ve got you covered with some witchy stories that will spook you.

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Eve’s Bayou

Magic is laced throughout the Southern Gothic “Eve’s Bayou.” Mozelle Batiste (Debbi Morgan) is a psychic witch doctor who practices voodoo, and her niece, Eve Batiste (Jurnee Smollett), has the same psychic ability, which leads her to the distressing truth about her crumbling family.

The Craft

In this coming-of-age drama, four young witches use their powers against the kids in the high school, only to find out that dabbling in the dark arts can have its consequences.

Domino Day

In “Domino Day,” Domino (Sienna Kelly) feasts on the energy of the men she dates, but what she doesn’t know is that there are others who know she is a witch — and danger is on its way to find her.

Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina

In the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” you’ll find Prudence Blackwood (Tati Gabrielle), a cunning young witch with flawless finger waves. If you’ve been looking for a spooky series to dive into, this might be the one for you.

Wicked City:

The coven in “Wicked City” is full of stylish Black witches who have a dark secret. After accidentally killing their friend, the witches try to resurrect her, but also bring back a dark energy from the other side.

Twitches

If horror is too much for you but you still want to watch witches getting into mischief, then consider Disney’s “Twitches.” Tia and Tamera Mowry play twin witches who were separated at birth. After reuniting, these young witches have to combine their powers to fight an evil spirit.

Wicked

Another witch story that isn’t full of gore, “Wicked” might be the suggestion you’re looking for. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is an outcast and powerful witch who has to find the confidence within herself to stand up for what she believes in and save Oz from danger.

Sinners

If you still haven’t seen “Sinners” yet… why not? But it’s okay because now is the perfect time to start settling into a horror mood. Annie, played by Wunmi Mosaku, is a witchy healer, and it’s her wisdom that helps those around her stay protected.

Vampire Diaries

If a mix of vampire and witches is your vibe, then consider sinking your teeth into the “Vampire Diaries.” Young witch Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) finds herself having to train her newly discovered magic powers to help her friend Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev). Throughout the series, Bonnie’s magic becomes increasingly powerful, making her a heroine that her friends cannot live without…literally.

Wendell & Wild

After thirteen-year-old Hell maiden Kat (Lyric Ross), brings demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Jordan Peele) into the land of the living she has to fight to put the demons back where they belong when they start raising an army of the dead.

Agatha All Along

In this Marvel series, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) is on a mission to recover her magic powers and has a coven of witches who join her. Joining her is Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata), a witch who has had her powers bound, but soon gains the strength to reclaim her magic.

American Horror Story: Coven

In Coven, the third season of “American Horror Story,” Angela Bassett plays Marie Laveau, a legendary voodoo queen in New Orleans. Her terrifying portrayal will have you holding your pillow for protection.

Holes

In “Holes,” Madame Zeroni (Eartha Kitt) has put an eternal curse on the Yelnats family, which leads to this funny and family-friendly adventure when Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) is sent to a desert detention camp to dig holes.

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