It’s that time again, Coven…September 1st which means that it’s officially Spooky Season and as Halloween hasn’t happened yet we’re still keeping up with our Halloween/Halloween tropes in film theme. As I had so much fun curating the first list last year I thought I’d carry it on, so here is part 2 of the ‘Best Witch Films To Watch Over Spooky Season’ series. If I still haven’t mentioned your favourite Halloween or spooky season film or you have a recommendation, please let me know below in our comments or via my social channels.
I am so excited about Part Two as one of my favourite movies of all time is featured…its at the bottom, I wonder if you can guess…hmm.
Part One Available here:
The Best Witch Films to Watch Over Spooky Season Part 1
But let’s get started shall we?
Image Credit: “Bell, book and candle” by jon rubin is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Bell, Book and Candle(1958): A witch, played by Kim Novak, uses her spells (and other charms) to make a man fall in love with her but later goes through a change of heart. Like many grotty little witchy children, I was initially taken in by the cat in this film because, CATS. It certainly caught my attention and thrived in my brain – oh how I loved how glamorous the witch was.
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The Craft: Legacy (2020): A contemporary sequel to the AH-Mazing original film, which, lets be honest, for witches of millennial age was THE initial gateway into the practice… It follows a new group of aspiring teenage witches discovering their powers and the legacy left by previous witches. Full disclosure, I haven’t seen this one yet so it’s one my to watch list (Which is very shamefully getting as long as my Witchy Type to read pile) so I’m gonna give this a watch over the next few days and report back.
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The Covenant (2006): A group of wealthy young warlocks must confront their destined legacy as a terrible curse threatens their lives. Basically, a group of petty male witches seek revenge….what’s not to love? If you’re into that sort of early 00’s horror flick, this will be right up your street
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005): Based on C.S. Lewis’ novel, this epic fantasy adventure tells the story of four siblings who stumble upon a magical wardrobe transporting them to the enchanting land of Narnia. There is a fabulous Ice Witch involved who causes havoc and is also played by Tilda Swinton…like, yes please. I think anyone who has read this book or seen it visually has never approached a wardrobe in the same way again…That’s the one closet I’d happily walk into any day, honey!
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The Skeleton Key (2005): Starring Kate Hudson as Caroline, a hospice nurse who takes a job caring for a stroke victim in a decaying Louisiana plantation. As she explores the mansion’s dark history and encounters the enigmatic couple played by Gena Rowlands and John Hurt, she becomes embroiled in a web of mystery and malevolent forces. The film’s atmosphere is steeped in Southern Gothic elements, and it weaves a suspenseful and unsettling narrative.
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Into the Woods (2014): This musical blends various fairy tales and includes THE wicked witch, portrayed by [MOTHER] Meryl Streep. The characters journey into the woods to fulfil their deepest wishes [Yey!] but soon find themselves entangled in a complex web of consequences and moral lessons[Boo!]. The film skilfully blends humour and darkness, exploring themes of responsibility, and the complexities of ‘happily ever after.’ It’s a whimsical and thought-provoking journey that captivates audiences with its enchanting melodies and clever storytelling. You WILL be singing these tunes to yourself for days afterwards. Yes, James Corden is in it which is awful but again, Meryl Streep is also a witch in it…so it kinda evens out. Duality and all that I guess…
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The Blair Witch Project (1999): Shot in a found-footage style, this supernatural horror film follows three student filmmakers who enter a Maryland forest to uncover the mystery behind the Blair Witch. Truly a great example of ‘If you can’t be famous be infamous’ the Witch gets limited screen time but she makes it WORK, honey.
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Teen Witch (1988)
Quick reminder to the new readers that I am Queer as F**k annnnnnnd Neurospicy, so my opinions on this film should be judged through that frame point… I just love what I love, ok? The weirder the better in fact ❤
Truly one of the greatest movies ever made, and to this day many of us who have viewed this film question how it even got made. This film was truly manifested out of chaos and I am forever grateful. Bad? It’s terrible, but in the way a true cult classic is terrible, it’s saved by its sincerity which elevates it to high camp. Basically, it’s just a pile of 80’s middle class Americana and some witchcraft sprinkled on the side.
It’s hard to explain the film but basically a teen girl finds out she is a witch and malarky ensues…and THIS RAP SCENE happens.
Now try to watch that scene again without stopping at certain points to ease the cringe? Exactly, you can’t.
TOP. THAT.
And the best part is that this isn’t the only musical interlude in the film – as there are also some fabulous random musical moments including a highly questionable girls locker room scene. Speaking of questions, this film is so brilliantly bad that you’ll find yourself asking questions long after it’s finished.
Clearly, this film is a special interest of mine and I will have to dedicate an entire article to it (give the audience what it wants as they say and that audience is well, me, in this instance). The fashions are also very 80’s and just oh, it’s magnificent.
Where to Watch
Have you seen any on the list, get a movie recommendation or are going to give one on the list a watch? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or via my social channels ❤ Now, I am off to go watch Teen Witch…
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