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The Worst Witch: The Movie [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Diana Rigg
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, Fairuza Balk, Sabina Franklyn
  • Directors: Robert Young
  • Producers: Colin Shindler, Hilary Heath
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: G (General Audience) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: BFS Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Aug 2004
  • Run Time: 70 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002JP5EK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,104 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on Jill Murphy's book, The Worst Witch is set in a boarding school for witches--complete with orange and black school uniforms, broom-flying exercises and potion assignments. The incompetent student of the title, Mildred, is played by a fetching young Fairuza Balk. Diana Rigg is the nasty head teacher, Tim Curry the (oddly) idolised Grand Wizard, and Charlotte Rae does double duty as the school's kindly dean and her evil witch twin, who's bent on taking over the school.

Directed by Robert Young, this charming film features less than state-of-the-art effects and several songs that stop the action--most bizarrely an outdoor assembly performance by Curry that turns into a weird music video. Still, pre-teen girls will identify with the beleaguered heroine who overcomes her wickedly snooty rival, a teacher who doesn't believe in her and a band of dastardly witches, and, of course, saves the day. Ages six and up. --Kimberly Heinrichs, Amazon.com

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, 15 Feb 2006
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This 80s made for TV movie is one of the lucky few that fall into the "so bad its actually good" category. Having read the books as a child, and being a fan of Tim Curry I eagerly watched this film when given the opportunity recently. Strangely, I was not disappointed. This film is the funniest thing I've seen in a very long time. Sure, the plot makes little sense, over-acting is rife throughout and the seriously low budget special effects are unintentionally hilarious, while Tim Curry's confusingly lecherous portrayal of the Grand Wizard is surely not suitable for a childrens film. But none of this matters. Tim Curry's infamous "Anything Can Happen on Halloween (including, apparently, a seemingly endless bombardment of shockingly bad and completely irrelevant special effects)" music video alone is surely reason enough to purchase this film. If you need anymore persuading then perhaps this film isn't for you, but I do strongly recommend that you first read X-Entertainment.com's truely excellent review of this product (I discovered it after seeing "the Worst Witch" and found it, if possible, even funnier than the film itself.) BUY IT, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Growing up, isn't easy......, 14 Jun 2001
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This review is from: The Worst Witch [1986] [VHS] (VHS Tape)
especially, when you are Mildred Hubble at Cackles Academy for witches! This film is simply the best and the acting is superb!! I remember seeing this many moons ago in 1986 and finally got it from Amazon after years of searching for it! As I work in a junior school, I decided to take it into the class that I am with, bearing in mind that none of the children were even born when this come out, and, needless to say, everyone of them enjoyed it! Amazing!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY GIRL OF THE 80'S DREAM!, 16 Nov 2000
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This review is from: The Worst Witch [1986] [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Wow! I can't believe this video is still around! It is the epitome of my childhood. I recently had a discussion with several friends regarding it and discovered that EVERYONE was as obsessed with it as me! Several copies went astray because it's loved so much! Thank goodness for Amazon!

Well, to the video... A wonderful film which captures everyone's hearts and is sure to inspire numerous plays, spells, potions and other witchy behaviour! Great acting all round, but (contrary to another reviewer's opinion) skip Tim Curry's 80's pop-video in the middle. Special effects very dated but adds to the fun of it... Watch out for Fairuza Balk who later acts (another witchy role) in "The craft" and how could we forget the wonderful theme music! A classic, which along with "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe" and "Anne on Green Gables" is timeless.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fabulously bad!
Agreed this film is best watched when your about 8, but if u watched it first back in the 80s then its a classic! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2006 by E. Powell

2.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful
We bought this because our daughter loves the TV series. What a waste of money. Appalling acting, non-existent plot and poor quality filming. Tim Currey is embarassingly bad. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Skool brilliance!! 80's equivalent to Harry Potter
Everybody born in the 80's as a child will remember the Diana Rigg movie the Worst Witch! Me and my sisters absolutely loved this movie and next to Labyrinth, called it our... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2005 by H. Bolton

5.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Witch on DVD
The Worst Witch was my most favourite book as a child and now I am a primary school teacher and reading it to my class, they love it! Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2004 by Stephanie Small

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Harry Potter... Milly Hubble is the original and BEST
I was delighted when I discovered this movie was available on VHS as I remembered seeing it once during my childhood in the 1980's and totally loved it. Read more
Published on 21 May 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Witch
If you're 6+ish you will love this film and probably disturb your parents completely by wanting to rush of to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars I love you Amazon!
I have spent years trying to track down this movie. As a child I loved the Worst Witch and wanted to be Mildred so much. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2003 by Mrs. A. Fotheringham

5.0 out of 5 stars Has anybody seeen my tambouriiiiine!
I became addicted to these books in primary school and when I finally got to see this film it did not disappoint.
I love this film. Read more
Published on 6 May 2003 by Helen

3.0 out of 5 stars An institution for the 80's child
Thank you Amazon. This has been my best friend in the whole wide world's favourite film and since he lost his old copy way back in the 80's we haven't been able to find one... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars hairy, scary, creepy, crawly...not this film then
Breathtaking special effects. Or maybe I'm going just a bit too far.

Tim Curry is the pinnacle of this film - at least, his musical Hallowe'en scene may actually have your eyes... Read more

Published on 30 Aug 2002 by Natalie_uk

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