The Witches Movie Review 1990

Nine-year-old boy on vacation finds himself in the midst of a witch convention, and grand high witch Huston plans to turn all children into furry little creatures. The boy, with the help of his good witch grandmother, attempts to prevent the mass transmutation of children into mice. Top-notch fantasy probably too spooky for the training wheel set. Wonderful special effects; the final project of executive producer Jim Henson. Based on Roald Dahl's story.

Distribution

Orion Home Video, MGM, 2500 Broadway, 3515, Santa Monica, CA 90404-3036, Phone: (310)449-3000, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 92 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adapted from a Fairy Tale, Witchcraft, Books to Film: Roald Dahl

Screenplay

Allan Scott

Cast

Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson, Charlie Potter, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks

Cinematography

Harvey Harrison

Director

Nicolas Roeg

Music

Stanley Myers

Producer

Mark Shivas, Jim Henson Productions, Lorimar Film Productions, Warner Bros.

Awards

L.A. Film Critics 1990: Actress (Huston); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1990: Actress (Huston).