The Witches (1990) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/21/1990
DVD Release Date:
06/22/1999
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
92 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Brothers
Production Co.:
Jim Henson Company, Lorimar Productions, Warner Brothers
Director(s):
Themes:
Mischievous Children, Nightmare Vacations, Heroic Mission, Witches
Tone:
Atmospheric, Creepy, Humorous, Menacing
Keywords:
boy, conspiracy, convention, cruelty, death-in-family, diabetes, disguise, eavesdropping, grandmother, hotel, magic-potion, mouse [animal], orphan, transformation, vacation, witch, witchcraft
Country of Origin:
USA (02-16-1990)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
