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*Disney film set in Salem. Starring Bette Midler | *Disney film set in Salem. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters. | ||
*Original release date was 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Mick Garris and Niel Cuthbert. | *Original release date was 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Mick Garris and Niel Cuthbert. | ||
It received mixed reviews but did well at the box office. | It received mixed reviews but did well at the box office. | ||
Revision as of 10:18, 6 June 2008
- Disney film set in Salem. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters.
- Original release date was 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Mick Garris and Niel Cuthbert.
It received mixed reviews but did well at the box office.
- Plot Synopsis:"In the year 1693, sisters, Winifred, Mary and Sarah were executed for their 'unforgiveble witchecraft'. They captured and sucked the life out of children. Just before their execution, Winifred made a curse - a curse that when a virgin lights the black flame candle on Halloween light, in their house, they shall return ... 1993, 300 years later, Max decides to light the candle in order to scare his irritating sister Dani and his wannabe girlfriend Alison. Now, the three Witches are back ready for a night of fun, magic and horror in the now modern area of Salem. Written by BHamazonking " IMBD website.
- Salem filming locations include: Pioneer Village, Forest River Park, and Ropes Mansion. They filmed at Seaside Cemetery in Marblehead as well.
See Also
- Cinema Salem: a cinematic guide to the Witch City by Peter Mac, Chapt. 3
