Teen Witch (1989)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Dorian Walker

Writers (WGA):

Robin Menken (written by) &
Vernon Zimmerman (written by)

Release Date:

28 April 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Comedy

Tagline:

Fall under her spell.

Plot:

Louise is not very popular at her highschool. Then she learns that she's descended from the witches of Salem and has inherited their powers...

Plot Keywords:

Singing In Locker Room | School | French Kissing | High School | High School Comedy

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Robyn Lively	...	Louise Miller (as Robyn Elaine Lively)
Dan Gauthier	...	Brad Powell
Joshua John Miller	...	Richie Miller (as Joshua Miller)
Caren Kaye	...	Margaret Miller
Dick Sargent	...	Frank Miller
Lisa Fuller	...	Randa
Amanda Ingber	...	Polly (as Mandy Ingber)
Zelda Rubinstein	...	Madame Serena
Noah Blake	...	Rhet
Tina Caspary	...	Shawn (as Tina Marie Casapary)
Megan Gallivan	...	Kiki (as Megan A. Gallivan)
Alsari Al-Shehali	...	Vincent (as Alssari Al-Shehail)
Shelley Berman	...	Mr. Weaver (as Shelly Berman)
Marcia Wallace	...	Ms. Malloy
Daniel William Carter	...	Geek (as Dan Carter)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Hoover High School - 651 Glenwood Road, Glendale, California, USA

Company:

Trans World Entertainment (TWE)

Trivia:

Dick Sargent who played the father had another witch daughter: Tabitha on "Bewitched" (1964).

Goofs:

Continuity: When Louise throws Richie in the bath tub to transform him back from a dog into a human, he is no longer wearing an apron.

Quotes:

Rhet: [singing] I'm hot... and you're not... but if you want to get with me I'll give it one shot, TOP THAT!

Movie Connections:

References "Punky Brewster" (1984)

Soundtrack:

All washed up

Fun 80's teen movie

I can't help it--I love this movie. It's so adorably cliché and predictable that I get a kick out of it every time that I see it. The soundtrack is great 80's pop, and the songs keep playing in my head long after the movie's over. What teen girl hasn't wished she could "magically" put the "snobby cheerleader" in her place and walk away with the popular guy? Louise gets that chance when she inherits her powers on her 16th birthday and uses them to make herself "the most popular girl." Yes, it's a bit silly in spots, but it has fun dance numbers and great 80's hairstyles and clothes. If you love the 80's, you will enjoy this movie!