The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 15th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ardent in his fight against Satan, and the villagers don't dare to question his authority. When he falls for a beautiful young woman, Jon is convinced witchcraft is at work, and his crusade leads to cruel executions of innocent people. The stronger his lust, the deeper his madness drives him in his religious fervor.
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That was an excellent one.
Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .
Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.