The Witches (1990)

Synopsis: Young Luke and his grandmother, on vacation in England, have just checked into a hotel. Also in the premises is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a false moniker that... Young Luke and his grandmother, on vacation in England, have just checked into a hotel. Also in the premises is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a false moniker that hides the fact that the organization's members are really evil-minded, mask-wearing, child-hating witches! And they have all gathered to discuss a most fiendish plot: to turn all children into mice, by feeding them poisonous chocolate. Luke overhears the heinous plans when he eavesdrops on the women, but unfortunately they capture him and turn him into a mouse. Unlucky Luke must scurry back up to his room -- without getting killed -- and alert his grandmother of the witches' intentions, before it's too late. Then, the neophyte rodent must find a way to become human again... [More]

Starring: Jasen Fisher, Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Mai Zetterling

Starring: Jasen Fisher, Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Mai Zetterling, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethyn

Director: Nicolas Roeg

Director: Nicolas Roeg
Story: Roald Dahl

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