Lost in Oz (2002)

New take on the fictional world of Oz, as created by author L. Frank Baum, where a 20-something woman who leads a revolt against the powers that be in the mythical otherworld.

Director:

Mick Garris

Writer:

David Hayter

Stars:

Melissa George, Colin Egglesfield, Mia Sara

Cast

Cast overview:
Melissa George	...	Alex Wilder
Colin Egglesfield	...	Caleb Jansen
Mia Sara	...	Loriellidere
Sandra Allen	...	Brianna / Patchwork Girl
Lynn Whitfield	...	Bellaridere

Storyline

Alex Wilder (not Tina Vitorri as previously publisised) is a young professional on the verge of marriage. While on a trip through Kansas on morning, she is caught in twister and taken away to the land of Oz, where she meets Caleb, a WWII fighter pilot (call sign "Scarecrow") who somehow ended up there during an aerial fight (and believes it to be 1943). Together they end up in an under-water city where they meet Bellaridere, who gives them the task of rescuing Ozma, who has been kidnapped by the Wicked Witch of the West. Journeying through Oz, they encounter the Wheelers, the remains of the Munchkin village and several other familiar Oz locations. Upon finding Ozma in her labyrinth (where she has been enchanted by the WWotW) they come to realise that should they kill the witch, Alex will become the new Wicked Witch. Using the twister to send the Witch far away, they return the now useless Ozma to Bellaridere and realise they are now stuck in Oz.

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Genres:

Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

A Band Apart

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Alex Wilder: [taking out a bottled cyclone] Take the Wicked Witch away... far away!
[smashes bottle]

User Reviews

an excellent but unaired show

once again, the wb has screwed up! this had the potential to be a wonderful addition to the lineup! this darker version of oz could have had a great storyline going for it, and the acting was really excellent. and also, it was not mia farrow, but mia sara who played the wicked witch of the west, and she was fabulous! shows of great potential and quality such as this are becoming the victims of brain dead TV execs who pander to the brain dead TV watchers of this generation! we need more programs like lost in oz, not more idiotic "reality" shows, that teach people how to screw one another!the pilot for this show was damned good, and it's a shame that nobody would show some spine and give it a chance! shame on the networks and their foolish execs!