Return from Witch Mountain

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Movie Info

Disney sequel about two children with supernatural powers who are used by evil-minded adults. Bette Davis, Christopher Lee, Kim Richard, Ike Eisenmann. Dazzler: Christian Juttner. Yokomoto: Jack Soo. Eddie: Dick Bakalyan. John Hough directed.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

John Hough
In Theaters:

Mar 10, 1978 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 10, 2009
Runtime:

93 minutes
Studio:

Buena Vista Distribution Company

Cast

Bette Davis
as Letha

Christopher Lee
as Victor

Kim Richards
as Tia Malone

Ike Eisenmann
as Tony Malone

Jack Soo
as Mr. Yokomoto

Anthony James
as Sickle

Richard Bakalyan
as Eddie

Ward Costello
as Mr. Clearcole

Christian Juttner
as Dazzler

Poindexter
as Crusher

Brad Savage
as Muscles

Jeffrey Jacquet
as Rocky

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Critic Reviews for Return from Witch Mountain

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (5)

Ending is ripe for a third pic in the series, and if high standards of first two are any indication, Disney org should push ahead.

Jun 11, 2008 | Full Review…

Dale Pollock
Variety
Top Critic
While the first film had an exciting feel to it, Return to Witch Mountain was a bit of a let-down. It had more of a made-for-TV feel to it

Apr 20, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
Better structured and faster-moving than its predecessor … disappointingly, Tony spends almost the whole film separated from Tia in a trance-like state, so the siblings' relationship is lost.

Mar 17, 2009 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide
Probably the closest Disney ever came to making a grindhouse film, starring Christopher Lee and Bette Davis as villains

Mar 13, 2009 | Full Review…

Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
Top cast in above average sequel to Disney supernatural flick.

Aug 8, 2006 | Rating: 4/5

Steve Crum
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
This sequel to Disney's inexplicably popular Escape from Witch Mountain is without the shadow of a doubt one of the worst-made films that I've ever seen.

Feb 14, 2004 | Rating: 31/100

Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide
asinine

Sep 2, 2003 | Rating: 1.5/5

Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

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Audience Reviews for Return from Witch Mountain

Apr 19, 2014

Tony and Tia are back for more fantastical adventures in Return From Witch Mountain. While visiting Pasadena Tony is abducted and brainwashed by a scientist in order to use his telepathic powers for evil, meanwhile his sister Tia befriends a local street gang who offer to help her find her brother. Christopher Lee and Bette Davis co-star and make for an interesting pair of villains. Additionally, the film is fairly good at creating stakes and bringing an element of danger to the telepathic powers. Fun and exciting, Return From Witch Mountain is an impressive sequel that's better than the original.

Dann M Super Reviewer
Mar 10, 2009

As a kid I LOVED these movies! Hope the new one is enjoyable for my kids. . .

Miriam K Super Reviewer
Jan 08, 2009

A sequel from <i>Escape to Witch Mountain</i> is an okay family film, but weak Disney. Christopher Lee and Bette Davis' performances were average so are the special effects. I can't wait to see the new reimagining of <i>Witch Mountain</i> starring Dwayne Johnson this year.

Dean M Super Reviewer
Jul 24, 2008

It wasn't as good as the first one. There were some great special effects for its time but the flying saucer was unforgivable.

Dannielle A Super Reviewer