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The Craft (1996)

R  101 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Horror   -  3 May 1996 (USA)
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A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft and they all soon conjure up various spells and curses against those who even slightly anger them.

Director:

Andrew Fleming

Writers:

Peter Filardi (story), Peter Filardi (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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1 win & 2 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Tunney ...
Fairuza Balk ...
Neve Campbell ...
Rachel True ...
Skeet Ulrich ...
Christine Taylor ...
Breckin Meyer ...
Nathaniel Marston ...
Cliff De Young ...
Assumpta Serna ...
Helen Shaver ...
Jeanine Jackson ...
Brenda Strong ...
Doctor
Elizabeth Guber Elizabeth Guber ...
Laura's Friend
Jennifer Greenhut Jennifer Greenhut ...
Laura's Friend
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Storyline

A new girl moves to a new city with her family to start a new life. She meets up with the girls who are very interested in the occult and together, the four of them have a seemingly unstopable power. They can do anything, from getting thier dream guys to like them to... the possibilities are limitless. Written by Lisa Buckley <buckley@idirect.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Coven | Spell | Witch | Outcast | Occult  | See more »

Taglines:

Spend the weekend with the girls! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some terror and violence, and for brief language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jóvenes brujas See more »

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$30,900,000 (Worldwide) (except USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

About the invocation scene, Sony Pictures' World Wide Web site at the time the film was featured on its website has to say: "The crew had to return to the location a second time to complete filming interrupted by several weird occurrences that even caused witch consultant Pat Devin to raise an eyebrow. As the fog rolled in at midnight, the four actresses used actual Wiccan rites and language to invoke powerful forces. Then, as Fairuza Balk's character Nancy attempts to invoke the deity Manon, a flock of bats hovered over the set and the tide rose dramatically, extinguishing the circle of candles. Witchcraft consultant Devin recalls that 'Manon, a fictitious creation for the film, sounds very close to Mananan, the Gaelic god of the sea. Luckily, we weren't all swept to sea!'" The Web site quotes director Andrew Fleming: "'Every time the girls started the ceremony, and only when they would start the ceremony, the waves would start coming up tremendously fast, pounding heavily. Then, right when Nancy says her line, "Manon, fill me," right at that exact moment, we lost power. It was a very strange thing.'" See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Bonnie goes back to gene therapy she has bandages on, that weren't shown in any other part of the movie. They also extend up her neck, but scars are never seen on that part of her body, even when her hair is up. See more »

Quotes

Rochelle: All these songs are by Connie Francis.
Grace: Yeah, isn't that great? Since I was a little girl all I've wanted in life was a jukebox that played nothing but Connie Francis records.
Bonnie: That's great.
Rochelle: Who's Connie Francis?
Grace: Who's Connie Francis? Honey, listen and learn! Connie Francis!
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Connections

Referenced in Wish on a Spell (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Warning"
Written by Tim DeLaughter & Ralph Sall
Produced by Ralph Sall
Performed by All Too Much
Courtesy of Bulletproof Recording Co., Inc. See more »