The Craft
Directed by Andrew FlemingSarah has always been different. So as the new girl at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with the high school outsiders. But these girls won't settle for being powerless misfits. They have discovered "THE CRAFT," and they are going to use it.
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The Craft Ratings & Reviews
- TV watcherFebruary 8, 2026Great movie, perfect for witches, folk, horror, drama, teen movie lovers
- Demonxl101December 27, 2025Another classic
- runinhotOctober 3, 2025Chicks dig this one
- flavo43December 14, 2025The Craft is a solid ’90s cult film built on a compelling premise and a cast of actresses who were hugely popular at the time. Its exploration of teenage identity, power, and belonging through the lens of modern witchcraft is genuinely engaging, and the supernatural elements are easily the most interesting part of the film. The depiction of spells, rituals, and consequences gives the story a darker edge that helps it stand out from other teen-oriented thrillers of the era. That said, the film sometimes stumbles in how its female characters are portrayed. There’s an oversexualized tone and reliance on familiar feminine tropes that suggest a male-centric perspective on how teenage girls behave, which can feel dated and reductive. These choices occasionally undermine the emotional depth the story could have achieved. Still, The Craft remains an enjoyable watch, buoyed by strong performances and a memorable atmosphere. Its core idea—power without responsibility leading to corruption—resonates, and the witchcraft angle is what ultimately gives the film its lasting appeal.
- tellumAugust 21, 2025A very good teen drama with the added twist of them getting Carrie esque powers. Great acting and premise.
- LivewireAdminOctober 14, 2025“We are the weirdos, mister.” Andrew Fleming’s The Craft is a wickedly entertaining slice of supernatural teen drama — part empowerment fantasy, part cautionary tale, and entirely steeped in that irresistible mid-’90s aesthetic of black lipstick, Catholic school uniforms, and angst turned mystical. It’s Heathers meets Carrie by way of Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s darker twin, and it holds up remarkably well nearly three decades later. At its core, The Craft is about power — who has it, who wants it, and what happens when you take too much. Robin Tunney’s Sarah is the perfect audience surrogate: the new girl with a mysterious past, who stumbles into a coven led by Fairuza Balk’s magnetic and unhinged Nancy. Balk is the film’s secret weapon — her performance burns with chaotic energy, a perfect storm of charisma and rage. By the time she’s levitating in front of a mirror, eyes wild and voice trembling with power, it’s clear you’re watching one of the most memorable villain turns of the decade. Balk has to have one of the most piercing gaze's in all of cinema. The film’s greatest strength lies in how it captures the intoxicating appeal of belonging. The girls’ bond feels genuine — a shared rebellion against the cruelty of high school and the injustices of their lives. But as their magic grows stronger, so does the film’s commentary on temptation and the illusion of control. When it all unravels, it’s both tragic and inevitable, with a finale that’s as much about emotional fallout as supernatural chaos. Technically, the movie’s dated in all the right ways. The effects are charmingly practical, the soundtrack is grungy perfection, and the production design radiates that VHS-era texture that modern teen horror rarely captures. There’s an unpolished authenticity to it — a mood, a vibe, an energy that modern horror tend to overproduce. Speaking of modern horror, where are the witch movies nowadays? It’s not flawless: some of the supporting characters are underwritten, and the pacing in the back half dips slightly as the tone shifts from friendship drama to full-on horror. But even with those flaws, The Craft endures because it understands something elemental about adolescence — that hunger for identity and agency, the thrill and terror of realizing you can change your world… but maybe not yourself. The Craft remains a spell that still works. It’s stylish, emotional, and brimming with feminist fury before that became a marketing term. A quintessential ‘90s artifact and a cult classic that deserves its place in the pantheon of teen horror. I feel as though there was lore to be mined in regards to a prequel (Sarah's mother) but instead they gave us a "requel" in 2020? Gonna check that one out next. letterboxd: FilmPhanPA
- mistermccallSeptember 14, 2025This s— ages like fine wine.
- StephanieAugust 7, 2025I just watched this movie. Boy does it bring back memories watching this. What a great movie
- StephenAugust 4, 2025This movie has such a nostalgia behind it now. A good movie that depicts witches for what they are with a reality twist to it. Great for Halloween season
- Aaron SladeJuly 3, 2025As it was known in the 90s, KinderGoth the movie Utterly terrible. So predictable its not funny. I resent that I will not get the time wasted watching this back again.
- venage25May 19, 2025Gotta lil weird at the end👌
The Craft Trivia
The Craft was released on May 3, 1996.
The Craft was directed by Andrew Fleming.
The Craft has a runtime of 1h 41m.
The Craft was produced by Douglas Wick.
Sarah has always been different. So as the new girl at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with the high school outsiders. But these girls won't settle for being powerless misfits. They have discovered "THE CRAFT," and they are going to use it.
The key characters in The Craft are Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell).
The Craft is rated R.
The Craft is a Horror, Fantasy, Drama film.
The Craft has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
The Craft had a budget of $15M.
The Craft has made $24.8M at the box office.