Welcome to the witching hour.
A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.
Cast
Robin Tunney
Sarah
Fairuza Balk
Nancy
Neve Campbell
Bonnie
Rachel True
Rochelle
Skeet Ulrich
Chris
Christine Taylor
Laura Lizzie
Breckin Meyer
Mitt
Nathaniel Marston
Trey
Cliff DeYoung
Mr. Bailey
Assumpta Serna
Lirio
Helen Shaver
Grace
Jeanine Jackson
Jenny
Brenda Strong
Doctor
Elizabeth Guber
Laura's Friend
Jennifer Greenhut
Laura's Friend
Arthur Senzy
Vagrant
Endre Hules
Monsieur Thepot
Mark Conlon
Swimming Coach
Christine Louise Mills
Stewardess
William Newman
Street Preacher
Erin Tavin
Homeless Mother
Rod Britt
Priest
Brogan Roche
Insurance Man
Rebecca McLaughlin
Biology Teacher
Tony Genaro
Bus Driver
Janet Rotblatt
Homeroom Teacher
Jason Filardi
Paramedic
Karyn J. Dean
Whispering Girl
Danielle Koenig
Whispering Girl
Janet Eilber
Sarah's Mother
Esther Scott
Nurse
John Kapelos
Ray (uncredited)
Kathleen Lloyd
Bonnie's Mother (uncredited)
Tory Christopher
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Glory Fioramonti
Red-Haired Woman in Car (uncredited)
Gloria Koehn Straube
Student (uncredited)
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- Release Date 05/03/1996
- Language English
- Director Andrew Fleming
- Editor Jeff Freeman
- Cinematographer Alexander Gruszynski
- Producer Douglas Wick
- Companies Columbia Pictures, Red Wagon Entertainment
- Budget $15,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE | May 3, 1996 | Theatrical | 16 |
| DK | May 3, 1996 | Theatrical (Limited) | 15 |
| FI | May 3, 1996 | Theatrical | K-16 |
| Mexico | May 3, 1996 | Theatrical | B |
| United States | May 3, 1996 | Theatrical | R |
| Brazil | Jul 4, 1996 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Germany | Jul 4, 1996 | Theatrical | 16 |
| CZ | Jul 11, 1996 | Theatrical | 12+ |
| France | Jul 24, 1996 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Netherlands | Jul 25, 1996 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Italy | Aug 23, 1996 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Sep 13, 1996 | Theatrical | M/16 |
| Spain | Sep 19, 1996 | Theatrical | 12 |
| CL | Sep 26, 1996 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Australia | Nov 8, 1996 | Theatrical | MA15+ |
| United Kingdom | Nov 8, 1996 | Theatrical | 15 |
| IE | Nov 15, 1996 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Japan | Nov 15, 1996 | Theatrical | PG12 |
| HU | Mar 6, 1997 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Russia | Oct 23, 1997 | Physical (DVD) | 18+ |
| United States | Sep 12, 2000 | Physical (DVD) | R |
| Netherlands | Nov 9, 2000 | Physical (DVD) | 12 |
| Netherlands | Feb 26, 2002 | TV (V8) | 12 |
| United States | Oct 13, 2009 | Physical (Blu-ray) | R |
| United States | May 17, 2022 | Physical (4K UHD) | R |
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