Teen Witch (1989)

High school misfit Louise, at a loss for romance, discovers magical abilities, but the teenage witch finds that she cannot conjure herself true love, so what?

Director:

Dorian Walker

Writers:

Robin Menken, Vernon Zimmerman

Stars:

Robyn Lively, Dan Gauthier, Joshua John Miller

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Mandy Ingber	...	Polly
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)

Storyline

Louise is not very popular at her high school. Then she learns that she's descended from the witches of Salem and has inherited their powers. At first she uses them to get back at the girls and teachers who teased her and to win the heart of the handsome footballer's captain. But soon she has doubts if it's right to 'cheat' her way to popularity.

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Plot Keywords:

teenage girl | magic | dream | fortune teller | dog | 

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Taglines:

Fall under her spell.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Teen Witch

Filming Locations:

245 S Irving Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,875, 23 April 1989, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$27,843

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trans World Entertainment (TWE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Marcia Wallace and Tina Caspary also appeared in My Mom's a Werewolf (1989). Both films included a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.

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Goofs

During the song "Top That," the audio and video are slightly out of synch. Other songs have the same problem, but the audio/video mismatch can really be noticed during TOP THAT.

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Quotes

Louise Miller: [about the disgusting pizza Richie is preparing] This is disgusting! You better clean this mess up before mom gets home.
Richie Miller: I don't have to.
Louise Miller: I am telling you, I don't want to listen to her yell at you. You are an unbelievable pig!
Richie Miller: I'm rubber your glue whatever you call me sticks back on you.
Louise Miller: No! I'm rubber YOUR glue whatever YOU call me sticks back on YOU!
Richie Miller: You think you're hot stuff because you went to a dance. Dream on! No one wants do date you because you are a dog! A dog! A dog!
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Connections

References Punky Brewster (1984)

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Soundtracks

All washed up
Words and Music by Larry Weir
Performed by Larry Weir

User Reviews

SO bad, its HILARIOUS

This movie is so bad, but made out to be so serious that it made me almost pee my pants! The highlight of the movie is the rap-off scene between Kiki and her crush who's "too funky" for her to talk to. "Top That" had me rolling! The cheesy lighthouse scene was equally as bad, as is the opening scene in Louise's dream on the roof! I even downloaded "Most Popular Girl" for memories, when the movie stopped being played on the Disney Channel. The acting is subpar, and so is the plot, but its so unintentionally funny that it rocks! This is a fun movie to watch and make fun of, but not to take seriously, or you'll only be disappointed! A good movie to watch with friends who want to reminisce about the 80s.