Thirteen-year-old Jesse is a typical teenager who hates his teacher, Mrs. Fink. While visiting a vintage clothing shop, Jesse sees a doll that looks exactly like his dreaded teacher, and he convinces the shopkeeper to sell it to him. When...
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| Mackenzie Gray | ... |
The Reaper
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| Gregory Smith | ... |
Jesse Hackett
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| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Mrs. Fink
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Dara Perlmutter | ... |
Annabel
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| Tim Progosh | ... |
Jesse's Dad
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| Sheila McCarthy | ... |
Jesse's Mom
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| Edwin Hodge | ... |
Cody
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| Dan Warry-Smith | ... |
Joey
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Diana Theodore | ... |
Geneva
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| John Neville | ... |
Shopkeeper
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| Karen Robinson | ... |
Miss Macro
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| Margot Kidder | ... |
Sol
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| Damon D'Oliveira | ... |
Doctor
(as Damon D'Olivera)
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Alexander Narizni | ... |
Classmate (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephen Williams | ||
Written by
| Garfield Reeves-Stevens | ... | (written by) (as Garfield) & |
| Judith Reeves-Stevens | ... | (written by) |
| J.R. Black | ... | (based on the series of books by: "Shadow Zone") |
Produced by
| Paul Brown | ... | producer |
| Nancy Chapelle | ... | executive producer |
| Charles Falzon | ... | executive producer |
| Tommy Lynch | ... | executive producer |
| Roy Sallows | ... | consulting producer |
| Gary L. Stephenson | ... | producer |
| Julia Weinstein | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John McCarthy | ||
Cinematography by
| Curtis Petersen | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Susan Shipton | ||
Editorial Department
| Colin Campbell | ... | conforming editor |
| Debbie Holland | ... | associate colorist (as Deborah Holland) |
| Martin Jefferson | ... | conforming editor |
| Brian Karn | ... | conforming editor |
| Colin Moore | ... | colorist |
| Brenda Torrance | ... | project manager |
| Paul Winestock | ... | assistant editor |
| Cathy Rait | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Susan Forrest | ||
Production Design by
| Tamara Deverell | ||
Art Direction by
| Lisa Lev | ||
Set Decoration by
| Patricia Cuccia | ||
Costume Design by
| Joyce Schure | ||
Makeup Department
| Rhosael Ciandre | ... | hair stylist |
| Nicole Demers | ... | makeup artist |
| Paul Jones | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Sean Sansom | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Adina Shore | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jessica Daniel | ... | production manager |
| Nancy E. Mullins | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pix Black | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Michelle Morris | ... | second assistant director |
| Pazz Neglia | ... | third assistant director |
| Marek Posival | ... | first assistant director |
| Pat Williams | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Rick Gilbert | ... | assistant props |
| Ian Hay | ... | lead set dresser |
| Marc Kuitenbrouwer | ... | construction manager |
| Greg Lev | ... | assistant art director |
| Joe McLean | ... | prop builder (as Joe Maclean) |
| James R. Murray | ... | property master (as Jim Murray) |
| Colin Paul | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Ethan Bush | ... | audio consultant |
| Ray Campbell | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Michael Cole | ... | boom operator |
| Michele Cook | ... | ADR editor (as Michelle Cook) |
| Gary Daprato | ... | foley artist (as Gary DaPrato) |
| Roderick Deogrades | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Dykstra | ... | foley recordist |
| Keith Elliott | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Janice Ierulli | ... | dialogue editor |
| Peter Kelly | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael LaCroix | ... | sound recordist |
| Theresa Landry | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| John Douglas Smith | ... | recording engineer: Toronto (as John Smith) |
| Andrew Tay | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lee Tinkham | ... | recording engineer: Los Angeles |
| Garrett Kerr | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ron Craig | ... | mechanical effects coordinator |
| Walter Klassen | ... | creator: doll |
Visual Effects by
| Greg Astles | ... | visual effects (as Greg Astels) |
| Scott Burton | ... | visual effects |
| Doug Campbell | ... | visual effects |
| Haluk Ergulec | ... | visual effects |
| Steve Gordon | ... | visual effects |
| Tim Howe | ... | visual effects |
| Ricky Kren | ... | visual effects |
| Jerid O'Connell | ... | visual effects |
| Francisco Ribas | ... | visual effects |
| Cathy Stilo | ... | visual effects |
| Robin Trickett | ... | visual effects |
| Wayne Trickett | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Shane Cardwell | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Olly Jasen | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Johnny Askwith | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Michael Bickel | ... | key grip |
| Dany Chiasson | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Mark Cowden | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Gibson | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Herring | ... | best boy grip |
| Bill Melanson Sr. | ... | generator operator (as Bill Melanson) |
| Craig Morgan | ... | camera trainee: "a" camera |
| Robin Morgan | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Mike Nixon | ... | grip |
| Andrew Rucklidge | ... | camera trainee: "b" camera |
| Marc Sarault | ... | grip |
| Franco Tata | ... | gaffer |
| Scott Tremblay | ... | electrician |
| David Watts | ... | electrician |
| Pat Williams | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Curtis Petersen | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (uncredited) |
| Pat Williams | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Karen Margiotta | ... | casting director: Los Angeles (as Karen) |
| Mary Margiotta | ... | casting director: Los Angeles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa D'Arcy | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Victoria Fenwick | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Anne Peiponen | ... | assistant wardrobe designer (as Ann Peiponen) |
Location Management
| Arthur Clarke | ... | assistant location manager |
| Judith E. Fugman | ... | location production assistant (as Judi Fugman) |
| Jonathan Matthews | ... | location manager |
| Chris Moulson | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Barry Fasman | ... | music recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Feely | ... | assistant script supervisor |
| Rachel Landry | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Antoniuk | ... | driver |
| John Bekavac | ... | driver |
| Peter Janigan | ... | driver |
| Evan Siegel | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mazdak Taebi | ... | driver |
| Craig Taylor | ... | driver |
| Andres Vosu | ... | driver captain |
| Glen Weller | ... | driver |
| Hugh Young | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Carolynne Bell | ... | assistant: director/producer |
| Diana Cafazzo | ... | legal affairs |
| Melissa Crich | ... | production coordinator (as Melissa F. Barrie) |
| Karen Doble | ... | production secretary |
| Laurie Farrance | ... | children coordinator / tutor |
| Ann Fitzgerald | ... | production accountant |
| Jodi Gomes | ... | senior production executive |
| Maggie Huculak | ... | dialogue coach |
| Charles May | ... | production office assistant |
| Mary Robbie | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Lisa Shamata | ... | publicist |
| Sheila Boyd | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- A-Pix Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Anderson Media Group (2021) (Non-US)
- Ardustry Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Showtime Networks (1997) (United States) (tv)
- Telegenic Entertainment (1998) (Canada) (VHS)
- Viacom (1997) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Sundog Films (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Capers (catering)
- Catherine Rankin Productions (negative cutting)
- Deluxe Toronto (audio post-production)
- Film Opticals of Canada (opticals and titles)
- Hot & Ready (craft service)
- Magnetic South (ADR recording: Toronto)
- NLB Casting (extras casting)
- Ontario Film Development Corporation (special thanks)
- PPI Camera Corporation (camera dollies)
- PPI Camera Corporation (camera equipment provided by)
- PPI Camera Corporation (grip and lighting equipment)
- Pacific Sound Services (ADR recording: Los Angeles)
- Tattersall Sound (sound editing)
- The Magnetic North (video post-production)
- The Toronto Film and Television Office (special thanks)
- Town of Oakville (special thanks)
- Twister Digital Design (main titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Thirteen-year-old Jesse is a typical teenager who hates his teacher, Mrs. Fink. While visiting a vintage clothing shop, Jesse sees a doll that looks exactly like his dreaded teacher, and he convinces the shopkeeper to sell it to him. When Jesse accidentally pierces the doll's arm with a sewing needle, he is shocked to find Mrs. Fink with her arm in a sling the next day and gets spooked when a spot on the doll's face appears, exactly where Mrs. Fink has a mole. Jesse's worst fears are confirmed when the doll crawls out of his backpack and speaks to him. He throws the doll away, but it turns up in his room again. Jesse is desperate for help. Geneva's friend Sol who is knowledgeable about voodoo, determines that the doll is using Mrs. Fink's vitality to keep itself alive. Geneva and the boys plan to cast a spell to send the doll back to where it came from. Geneva warns Jesse that he must have pure intent for the spell to work, since the doll is nourished by negative energy. As a result, Jesse becomes more organized, more focused in school and more responsible around the house. As the full moon rises, Jesse performs the ceremony to restore Mrs. Fink to her rightful place and banish the doll to Shadow Zone. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The actors on the VHS artwork appear nowhere in the movie itself. See more » |
| Goofs | At around 18 min. in: The doll is wearing different clothes when Jesse is holding it from when he put the doll down on his desk. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Follows Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996). See more » |