The Craft - A Movie Review

Don’t ever cross the witches or they will really make you regret it.

The Craft flew its way into theaters on a broomstick in 1996. The story involves four girls who are witches. Taking advantage of the fact that they can perform spells, the girls get revenge on anybody who is cruel to them. Will their decisions come back to haunt them?

I am not sure how The Craft slipped under my nose. The Craft is a mystical film about four teenage witches who learn a lesson. We can’t get everything that we want in life. However, with magical powers, the girls learn the consequences when given that opportunity.

The Craft incorporates a strong female ensemble. Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True were tremendous in their performances. Each girl, specifically Balk grows more sinister. The friendship between these four girls was one of my favorite aspects of the film. Obviously different from the rest of the high school crowd, they stick together.

Each girl is carrying a burden on their shoulders. Bullies, a physical scar, or an unhappy home life. Discovering their witch powers, the girls learn that they can improve their lives. But that is not a good thing. Because they have the power it makes them do things that they would never do. And even turn against one another.

In the same year that he played the psychotic Billy Loomis in Scream alongside Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich performs as Chris Hooker. Tricking Sarah (Tunney) into thinking that he cared about her, his true intentions are revealed. Let it be a lesson to always treat people right or a spell may be cast on you.

Other credits include Christine Taylor, Breckin Meyer, Nathaniel Marston, Cliff De Young, Assumpta Serna, Helen Shaver, and many more to fill in as ensemble members in the high school. The cast delivers strong performances.

Assumpta Serna’s performance as the shopkeeper should have been expanded more. She was one of my favorites of the supporting characters. When Sarah has nowhere else to go Serna immediately helps her. It’s an important lesson that someone is always here for you even in difficult times.

I was surprised to find that it was a darker film than expected. The girl’s behavior becomes so sinister that it is scary to see this transformation. Be cautious because certain elements may be triggering for some viewers. For anyone who is turned off by snakes, spiders, rats, and cockroaches you may want to skip this film. Suicide is a notable theme.

Don’t be fooled by the typical teenage angst. The Craft is a film for everyone to relate to. We all had a point in our lives where we desired a change in our lives. This film is a profound example of what getting everything that you want will do to you. Power affects you. For the girls, they see what having power does for them.

Andrew Fleming created The Craft as a film for teen audiences to relate to. The vision of the film is well-crafted giving the set a dark makeover. Finding the right crowd is important. Don’t let teen drama get in the way of enjoying life. And you don’t have to sink to other people’s levels to get what you want.

The Craft is an entertaining film. Part of me was not satisfied with the ending, feeling that one of the characters deserved a better conclusion.

Generally, it’s has become a popular film for teen audiences. I recommend that you check out The Craft if you have not seen it, especially for the Halloween season.