Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, Breckin Meyer, Nathaniel Marston
Original language
English
First release
May 3, 1996 (Belgium)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Home video distributors
Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States)
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Long Beach, Malibu
Crew
Screenplay
Andrew Fleming, Peter Filardi
Producer
Douglas Wick
Cinematography
Alexander Gruszynski
Editing
Jeff Freeman
Music
Graeme Revell
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Fantasmagoría - Festival de Cine Fantástico y de Terror de Medellín 2026 generic - Proyecciones Especiales
- Belfast International Horror Festival 2025 generic
- Chattanooga Film Fest 2025 - Features
- Glasgow Film Festival 2025 generic
- Screamfest® Horror Film Festival 2023 - Feature
- Seattle International Film Festival 2023 generic
- SLASH Fantastic Film Festival 2022 - Features
- STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL - MONSTERS OF FILM 2026 2018
- Saturn Awards 1997 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Craft | |
| Québec French title | Magie noire | |
| Alternate title | Dangereuse alliance |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 82413) | 1996, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| CD | The Craft (Original Motion Picture Score) - Graeme Revell, Josh Winget (1996) | 3 releases, 1996: Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | May 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Finland | May 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | May 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | June 25, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | July 4, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 4, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | July 11, 1996 |
| Theatrical | France | July 24, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 25, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Italy | August 23, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | September 13, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 19, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Chile | September 26, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 8, 1996 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 8, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Japan | November 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | March 6, 1997 |
| Television | Netherlands | February 26, 2002 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1996 82413 |
| Home video | Russia | October 23, 1997 |
| Home video | United States | September 12, 2000 |
| Home video | Netherlands | November 9, 2000 |
| Home video | United States | October 13, 2009 |
| Home video | New Zealand | September 12, 2019 |
| Home video | United States | May 17, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Andrew Fleming |
| 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)) |
| Screenplay | Andrew Fleming, Peter Filardi |
| Producer | Douglas Wick |
| Executive producer | Ginny Nugent |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski |
| Editing | Jeff Freeman |
| Music | Graeme Revell |
| Production design | Marek Dobrowolski |
| Visual effects | Kelley Ray |
| Costumes | Deborah Everton |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
