The Witches

A young orphan boy, Luke, goes to live with his grandmother in England after his parents die in a car accident. His grandmother, a former witch hunter, teaches him about real witches and how to spot them. While vacationing at a seaside hotel, Luke and his grandmother stumble upon a secret convention of witches, led by the Grand High Witch, who are planning to turn all the children in England into mice.

The Witches was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Anjelica Huston's performance and the film's dark, whimsical tone. However, some found the film's darker elements unsettling for a family audience. It has since gained a cult following and is often regarded as a classic of its genre.

• Praised for its unique and darkly humorous take on the Roald Dahl classic.

• Anjelica Huston's performance as the Grand High Witch is a standout.

• Some found the film's scares and transformations a bit too intense for younger viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's faithfulness to the spirit of Roald Dahl's book, appreciating the special effects and Anjelica Huston's commanding presence. Some viewers found the scares quite vivid, while others celebrated its unique blend of fantasy and mild horror.

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film and Best Supporting Actress (Anjelica Huston).

Anjelica Huston wore a prosthetic nose and chin for her role as the Grand High Witch, and she insisted on performing many of her own stunts, including some involving the transformation sequences.