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:

Cara dolce strega

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

Teen Witch Live!, a comedy musical based on the film is currently at LA's famous Groundlings Theater.

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Goofs

When Louise throws Richie in the bath tub to transform him back from a dog into a human, he is no longer wearing an apron.

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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 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Soundtracks

Top That
(rap)
Words and Music by Larry Weir
Performed by T K Michaels

User Reviews

Fun 80's teen movie

I can't help it--I love this movie. It's so adorably cliché and predictable that I get a kick out of it every time that I see it. The soundtrack is great 80's pop, and the songs keep playing in my head long after the movie's over. What teen girl hasn't wished she could "magically" put the "snobby cheerleader" in her place and walk away with the popular guy? Louise gets that chance when she inherits her powers on her 16th birthday and uses them to make herself "the most popular girl." Yes, it's a bit silly in spots, but it has fun dance numbers and great 80's hairstyles and clothes. If you love the 80's, you will enjoy this movie!