Before Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich appeared together in Scream, they were already sharing the screen in The Craft, Andrew Fleming's 1996 supernatural horror movie about four teenage outsiders who discover that witchcraft can solve some problems while creating much bigger ones.
Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Rachel True, The Craft combines high-school drama, supernatural horror and an unmistakably mid-90s alternative aesthetic.
In this episode of Force Five, Jason gives you five reasons you might want to watch The Craft:
5. It takes witchcraft surprisingly seriously, thanks in part to a practicing Wiccan consultant.
4. It's essentially a high-school mean-girls drama with supernatural consequences.
3. The combination of practical and digital effects makes for some memorable horror sequences.
2. The soundtrack, fashion and overall aesthetic perfectly capture mid-90s alternative culture.
1. Fairuza Balk delivers an unforgettable performance as Nancy Downs.
Jason also digs into Andrew Fleming's approach to witchcraft, the real animals used during the finale, the soundtrack's connection to Charmed and the true story of Fairuza Balk purchasing an occult shop while researching her role.
Fun Fact: Fairuza Balk owned the Hollywood occult shop Panpipes before selling it in 2001.
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