Halloweentown (1998)

Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie Piper have their first out of many adventures! On Halloween, while Marnie is arguing with her mother Gwen, the kids' grandmother Aggie comes to visit. Aggie wants ... See full summary »

Director:

Duwayne Dunham

Writers:

Paul Bernbaum (story), Paul Bernbaum (teleplay),

Stars:

Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, Kimberly J. Brown

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Debbie Reynolds	...	Aggie Cromwell
Judith Hoag	...	Gwen Cromwell Piper
Kimberly J. Brown	...	Marnie Piper
Phillip Van Dyke	...	Luke
Joey Zimmerman	...	Dylan Piper
Emily Roeske	...	Sophie Piper
Robin Thomas	...	Kalabar
Shannon Day	...	Aerobics Instructor
J.W. Crawford	...	Dentist-Creature (as James W. Crawford)
Jordyn F. Fields	...	Friend #1 (as Jordyn E. Fields)
Elizabeth Fugere	...	Friend #2
Nurmi Husa	...	Frankenstein
Johnny Useldinger	...	Ghost
Vincent Gambino	...	Goblin
Judith M. Ford	...	Harriet

Storyline

Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie Piper have their first out of many adventures! On Halloween, while Marnie is arguing with her mother Gwen, the kids' grandmother Aggie comes to visit. Aggie wants to start Marnie's witch training before her 13th birthday or Marnie will lose her powers forever. But there is another reason for Aggie's visit. Something dark & evil is growing in Halloweentown & Aggie wants help to defeat it. While Aggie & Gwen are arguing, Aggie uses magic which Marnie observes. After Aggie leaves to return to Halloweentown, Marnie, Dylan and, unknown to Marnie and Dylan, Sophie follow her onto the return bus. Soon afterwards, Gwen follows the children to Halloweentown. While there, Aggie & Gwen are attacked by the dark force in a movie theater. Marnie, Dylan & Sophie race to get the ingredients to activate Merlin's Wand to stop the evil.

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Plot Keywords:

magic | witch | grandmother | mayor | halloween | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Boszorkányváros

Filming Locations:

Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Singer White Entertainment, Ventura Valley Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the beginning credits, it reads "Robin Thomas as Calabar", however in the sequel, his name is spelled "Kalabar".

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Quotes

Marnie Cromwell: [to Gwen] My poor little sister should be out trick-or-treating, but you've kept her from a normal childhood and now she's a wall ornament.

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Connections

References The Jerry Springer Show (1991)

User Reviews

The Witches Brew up a good holiday movie!

This is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen! The acting was excellent, the plot was TOTALLY original, Marnie and Dylan were hilarious, and Sophie was just adorable! Debbie Renolds did fabulous as Agatha Cromwell, the Grandma of Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie, and Gwen's mother. Debbie plays a witch from Halloweentown, and her granddaughter, Marnie Cromwell, comes to Halloweentown with her brother Dylan, and her cute little sister, Sophie to begin her witch training. And Marnie must work to save Halloweentown from the evil... not telling! Just watch the movie and you'll find out. Benny was also a great lovable character that entertained me. Enjoy this film because it is so excellent!

10/10