The Witches (1990)
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Reviews Counted: 12 Fresh: 12 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Synopsis:
Young Luke and his grandmother, on vacation in England, have just checked into a hotel. Also in the premises is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a false moniker that hides the fact that the organization's members are really evil-minded, mask-wearing,... [More]
Young Luke and his grandmother, on vacation in England, have just checked into a hotel. Also in the premises is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a false moniker that hides the fact that the organization's members are really evil-minded, mask-wearing, child-hating witches! And they have all gathered to discuss a most fiendish plot: to turn all children into mice, by feeding them poisonous chocolate. Luke overhears the heinous plans when he eavesdrops on the women, but unfortunately they capture him and turn him into a mouse. Unlucky Luke must scurry back up to his room -- without getting killed -- and alert his grandmother of the witches' intentions, before it's too late. Then, the neophyte rodent must find a way to become human again... [Less]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Bill Paterson
DVD Info
Release:
Sep 6, 2005
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A skewed, dark adaptation of Roald Dahl's story featuring one of Anjelica Huston's most energetic performances.
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07/14/03 09:16 AM
A truly magical film from Nicolas Roeg that finally gets undermined by muppetry.
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12/29/02 04:52 PM
Quite the entertainer. It's a little scary, but not too frightening for children.
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08/02/02 02:35 PM
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