Teen Witch
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| Directed by | Dorian Walker |
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| Cinematography | Marc Reshvosky |
| Edited by | Natan Zahavi |
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| Distributed by | Trans World Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million |
| Box office | $27,843 |
Teen Witch is a 1989 American teen fantasy comedy film directed by Dorian Walker, written by Robin Menken and Vernon Zimmerman, and starring Robyn Lively and Zelda Rubinstein. The plot follows Louise, a teenage girl who discovers she is a witch and gains powers on her 16th birthday.
Originally pitched as a female version of Teen Wolf (1985), it was later reworked into a standalone spin-off film of its own. The film features numerous impromptu musical numbers, including rap sequences, and has since become a cult classic, aided by midnight theater showings and regular cable television airings (including through annual showings as part of ABC Family/Freeform's 13 Nights of Halloween). The film is also popular for its music and 1980s fashion nostalgia.