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Grab your potion bottles and hide your chocolate! This week, Cory and Rossa unmask The Witches, Nicolas Roeg’s twisted children’s tale of mice, magic, and moral panic. From Anjelica Huston’s iconic Grand High Witch to Jim Henson’s grotesque creature work, we’re diving deep into the film’s mix of whimsy and horror. Join us as we explore how Dahl’s story warped witchcraft for a generation, what the movie gets right about transformation magic, and why some childhood scares still linger long after the credits roll.
By Cory Drake and Rosśa Crean5
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Grab your potion bottles and hide your chocolate! This week, Cory and Rossa unmask The Witches, Nicolas Roeg’s twisted children’s tale of mice, magic, and moral panic. From Anjelica Huston’s iconic Grand High Witch to Jim Henson’s grotesque creature work, we’re diving deep into the film’s mix of whimsy and horror. Join us as we explore how Dahl’s story warped witchcraft for a generation, what the movie gets right about transformation magic, and why some childhood scares still linger long after the credits roll.