The Craft
Seen it?1996 | 101 min | Horror, Drama, Fantasy
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Ginger Snaps or Fear Street: 1994, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$56 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 488K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Fleming
- Robin TunneySarah
- Fairuza BalkNancy
- Neve CampbellBonnie
- Rachel TrueRochelle
- Skeet UlrichChris
- Christine TaylorLaura Lizzie
- Breckin MeyerMitt
- Nathaniel MarstonTrey
- Cliff DeYoungMr. Bailey
- Assumpta SernaLirio