The Witches

6.9 1990 Nicolas Roeg 1h 31m
Fantasy Family Horror
The Witches

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

Cast

Jasen Fisher Jasen Fisher Luke Eveshim
Mai Zetterling Mai Zetterling Helga Eveshim
Anjelica Huston Anjelica Huston Miss Eva Ernst
Charlie Potter Charlie Potter Bruno Jenkins
Rowan Atkinson Rowan Atkinson Mr Stringer
Bill Paterson Bill Paterson Mr Jenkins
Brenda Blethyn Brenda Blethyn Mrs Jenkins
Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks Miss Irvine

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Double Feature Pairings

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