This guide covers the 2013 action-horror film (originally released in the U.S. as Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters ). Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the movie reimagines the classic fairy tale as a stylized, violent continuation where the siblings have grown into elite bounty hunters. Movie Overview Release Date: January 25, 2013. Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, and Comedy.
Despite negative critical reviews, it was a financial success, grossing approximately $226 million worldwide against a $50 million budget. Main Cast and Characters
Fifteen years after surviving the gingerbread house, João (Hansel) and Maria (Gretel) are professional witch exterminators. They are hired to find several children abducted from a small village, leading them to face a powerful grand coven of witches planning a ritual during the approaching Blood Moon.
The film features an international cast, with the lead roles played by established Hollywood stars: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters Movie Review