The horror movie you’re most likely thinking of is The Wind (2018), a Western horror about a witchy, supernatural threat on the American frontier in the 1800s. Another strong candidate is Eyes of Fire (1983), an 18th‑century frontier dark‑fantasy/horror where settlers are haunted by forest spirits and a “good witch” named Leah.

Most likely match: The Wind (2018)

The Wind is set in New Mexico in the 1800s and centers on isolated settlers on the frontier who begin experiencing terrifying, witch‑like supernatural events. The film blends classic Western isolation with folk horror and curses, often described as a “witch on the frontier” story by people asking for similar movies.

Key points:

  • Setting: American frontier, 1800s New Mexico.
  • Theme: A woman alone on the frontier begins to suspect a witch or malevolent force is targeting her and her community.
  • Style: Slow‑burn, atmospheric horror with strong folk‑horror and Western elements.

Alternative: Eyes of Fire (1983)

If your memory is more about an older, slightly more mystical or “dark fantasy” film, Eyes of Fire fits:

  • Setting: 18th‑century American forest/frontier.
  • Plot: A group of exiled settlers tries to start a life in the woods, but they’re haunted by forest spirits and encounter a mute, seemingly good witch named Leah.
  • Genre blend: Horror + dark fantasy + frontier survival story.

It’s less well‑known than The Wind , which is why forum discussions often point to The Wind when someone describes “a witch on the frontier in America”.

Other frontier‑witchy films people sometimes mention

  • The Witch (2015) – often comes up in these searches, but it’s set in 1630s New England , not the open frontier.
  • The Witch ‑style folk horror lists sometimes include Eyes of Fire as an overlooked American frontier witch film.

If you remember any specific details (e.g., time period, colorfulness of the film, whether the witch was “good” or evil, or if it was very old vs. modern), I can narrow it down even more. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.