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The Witches (1990)

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In Nicolas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel The Witches, a young boy is vacationing at the seaside with his grandmother when he discovers that the hotel he is staying at is hosting a convention of witches. Eavesdropping on the witches, he learns that the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) has devised a plan to turn all of the children in England into mice. With creature-effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, The Witches was the last film Henson worked on before passing away in 1990. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 31 min.

Horror, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Nicolas Roeg

Written By: Roald Dahl, Allan Scott

In Theaters: Feb 16, 1990 Wide

On DVD: Jun 22, 1999

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Anjelica Huston
Mrs. Ernst/ Grand High ...
Mai Zetterling
Helga
Jasen Fisher
Luke
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Stringer
Bill Paterson
Mr. Jenkins
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Jenkins
Jane Horrocks
Miss Irvine
Merete Armand
Erica's Mother
Annabel Brooks
Nicola
Jim Carter
Head Chef
Nora Connolly
Beatrice
Elsie Eide
Erica
Rose English
Dora
Darcy Flynn
Luke's Mother
Debra Gillett
Waitress
Rosamond Greenwood
Janice
Serena Harragin
Doctor
Brian Hawksley
Elderly Waiter
Leila Hoffman
Lady
Anne Lambton
Woman in Black
Vincent Marzello
Luke's Father
Greta Nordra
Norwegian Witch
Arvid Ones
Policeman
Ola Otnes
Erica's Father
Charlie Potter
Bruno Jenkins
Emma Relph
Millie
Angelique Rockas
Henrietta
Sverre Rossummoen
Policeman
Jenny Runacre
Elsie
Sukie Smith
Marlene
Kirstin Steinsland
Child Helga
Johan Sverre
Policeman
Roberta Taylor
Witch Chef
Anne Tirard
Lady
Anjelica Hustoin

Critic Reviews for The Witches

All Critics (20) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (0) | DVD (2)

Some kids will love it, some may find disturbing.

December 29, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A skewed, dark adaptation of Roald Dahl's story featuring one of Anjelica Huston's most energetic performances.

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Blake Davis

KFOR Channel 4 News

A truly magical film from Nicolas Roeg that finally gets undermined by muppetry.

December 29, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Quite the entertainer. It's a little scary, but not too frightening for children.

August 2, 2002 Comment

Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

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Intelligent, scary and with a good black comedy. But, maybe not very appropriate for children.

December 15, 2011

Lucas Martins

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This movie really scared me for some reason when I was a kid, I had nightmares. The weirdest things scare you as a kid, don't they? Anyway, this movie is okay, it's based on the book of the same name.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

The Witches Quotes

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1. Helga: Your son is a mouse!
– Submitted by Matthew D (17 hours ago)
1. Helga: I could see it in her eyes...
– Submitted by Matthew D (17 hours ago)

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