The Witches used to be the book of my childhood. I read it and read it all over again, it was one of my first approaches to the "horror" genre and I loved it.
Many years later I finally saw the 1990 movie, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, almost shocked, by its faithfulness to the book (the ending choice is what it is, I admit it, nevertheless I agree with it).
Besides this premise, this film was also well done, with some excellent special effects, stunning make-up and a fantastic, thrilling performance by Angelica Huston, she was funny and.. evil. I also enjoyed Mai Zetterling as Granma Helga.
I am glad I watched this and I believe this deserves more recognition, expecially in terms of IMDB ratings.
Many years later I finally saw the 1990 movie, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, almost shocked, by its faithfulness to the book (the ending choice is what it is, I admit it, nevertheless I agree with it).
Besides this premise, this film was also well done, with some excellent special effects, stunning make-up and a fantastic, thrilling performance by Angelica Huston, she was funny and.. evil. I also enjoyed Mai Zetterling as Granma Helga.
I am glad I watched this and I believe this deserves more recognition, expecially in terms of IMDB ratings.