THE VAULT

The Witches (1990) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!

The Premise

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, The Witches taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of hotel, witch, based on novel or book continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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