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Overview

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Director:
George Miller
Writers:
John Updike (novel)
Michael Cristofer (writer)
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Release Date:
12 June 1987 (USA) more
Tagline:
Something wicked this way comes. more
Plot:
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted - at a cost - when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations more
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(22 articles)
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User Comments:
Exaggerated but enjoyable fantasy comedy/drama more (83 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jack Nicholson ... Daryl Van Horne

Cher ... Alexandra Medford

Susan Sarandon ... Jane Spofford

Michelle Pfeiffer ... Sukie Ridgemont

Veronica Cartwright ... Felicia Alden

Richard Jenkins ... Clyde Alden
Keith Jochim ... Walter Neff

Carel Struycken ... Fidel
Helen Lloyd Breed ... Mrs. Biddle
Caroline Struzik ... Carol Medford
Michele Sincavage ... Ridgemont Child
Nicol Sincavage ... Ridgemont Child
Heather Coleman ... Ridgemont Child
Carolyn Ditmars ... Ridgemont Child
Cynthia Ditmars ... Ridgemont Child
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Additional Details

Runtime:
118 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
The quote “A woman is a hole, isn't that what they say? All the futility of the world pouring into her” is from the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's book, “Being and Nothingness”. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening scenes Jane is shown conducting the school band and she is a terrible conductor who can't beat time properly, yet a little while later she appears as an excellent cello player, playing in a string quartet. more
Quotes:
Daryl Van Horne: Well, if that's how you feel about it, then that's how you feel about it. Is that how you feel about it? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Yes Man (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Nessun Dorma more

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Exaggerated but enjoyable fantasy comedy/drama, 17 October 2006
7/10
Author: Stampsfightclub from United Kingdom

This is probably THE weirdest film I have ever seen in my life. Despite being bizarre, it was a very good film to watch.

Three renowned Americans star as the "witches", Cher, Pfeiffer and Sarandon. All perform well in an enjoyable strange story as they all one night recap their lives and wish for them to be turned around, that's when Van Horne, played brilliantly by Nicholson (One flew over the cuckoo's nest, as good as it gets) arrives in their home town.

The story is exaggerated and unrealistic at points but regardless it is an engaging plot. You are always wondering what is happening and why, its strange but its gripping.

It's a well thought out story with great acting from everyone involved. The pace and tension are key but also the relaxation and mystery surrounding the story make it enjoyable and ironically heart-warming.

Some of the scenes involving the witches actions seem poor and deliberately stupid.

Nicholson's character is phenomenal, a sensational character who is juxtaposed with the three witches to create a tense and interesting scenario. He is very seductive, mysterious and manipulating and therefore is simply great to watch.

I was really unsure about the ending; I personally thought it was poor, completely over exaggerated. However it did leave many questions open and therefore encourages audiences to think carefully about it which makes it an interesting ending.

There are many ideologies of sex, families, children, and a strong idea of religion encoded. Religion is a key issue in this film, the way people believe in heaven and hell.

The use of story telling is also very powerful and influential to capture the character's views on life etc.

Apart from the ending and some very unrealistic scenes it is an engaging story, worth watching once but not an essential watch. The characters and setting are amazing with an acceptable storyline.

7/10

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