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Teen Witch (1989)

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ouise Miller (ROBYN LIVELY) is a geek. In love with High School football jock Brad Power (DAN GAUTHIER), she wishes only to be popular enough to attract his attention. After a mysterious encounter with Madame Serena (ZELDA RUBINSTEIN), she learns that she's in fact a Teen Witch and has untapped powers. Initially she uses them to get back at her mercilessly cruel English teacher, her gross brother Richie (JOSHUA JOHN MILLER) and the girls who tease her, but as her powers progress, things get more and more out of control.

She uses a Popularity Spell to win Brad's heart, and to the track 'Popular Girl' - perhaps the single most 80's montage in the history of the decade, we see the whole school feverishly tapped into 'Louise Mania'.

Doubting Brad's true feelings beyond the charm of the spell, she goes to the High School Dance to find if he loves the real Louise Miller.

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Prime & tender 80's sirloin. Teen Witch is one of those unexplainable 80's outings that just works. Barely a conceivable plot point to be found, but dive in and you wont be disappointed. It is films like this where you can witness that famous 80's vision of American High Schools. Musical numbers erupting in unison in the Girls Locker-Room, horrendously dressed 'Dudes' rapping in the corridors, all manner of eyeshadow and colour clashes make this a firm favourite in the hearts of millions. Cringeworthy but wonderful !

Alongside the sizzling pop soundtrack, I cannot fail to mention the terrific comedic performance from Joshua John Miller as Richie who repeatedly scores with terrific lines like:

'You think you're hot stuff 'cos you went to a dance..? Dream On! Nobody wants to date you because you're a dog!! A DOGG!!!! (Richie to his sister)

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The film was intended as a female version of Teen Wolf and even went so far as to borrow the design for the lettering, the tagline, and the shell of the plot outline.


Dick Sargent in the role of Louise's Father is wearing more makeup than her! He was also one of the husbands on the tv show "Bewitched". Guess he likes being part of the witching community in his roles! -Thanks to P-Dub

Zelda Rubinstein also played the organ player at the wedding in the movie "Sixteen Candles". -Thanks to Erin

Pop Star Shana is actually played by singer Cindy Valentine who also performs the "concert version" of the opening title track 'Never Gonna be the Same Again'. -Thanks to lyonluv

Actor Joshua Miller is the son of playwright and actor Jason Miller (The Exorsist), brother of Jason Patrick (The Lost Boys) and grandson of Jackie Gleason. -Thanks to Jennifer

Megan Gallivan and Dan Gauthier both appeared in a commercial together at the time. I think it was for some kind of breakfast bars, Kellogg's maybe. -Thanks to Molly

Dan Gauthier (Brad) got married to Lisa Fuller (Randa) in 1990. -Thanks to J. Icenhour

Lisa Fuller (Randa) also played the character of Dawn Quartermaine on General Hospital for about a year in the 80s.

Dan Gauthier played Jeff Baylor on "Melrose Place". -Thanks to Kristen

Noah Blake, who I believe plays the main "rapper" guy, is Beretta actor Robert Blake's son. -Thanks to Kim

Dan Gauthier, who plays Brad, was in an episode of 'Friends'. He played Rachels old high school boyfriend Chip, who goes for a date with Monica. -Thanks to Liz

Robyn Lively was one of the stars of the Aaron Spelling hit show 'Savannah' which ran from 1996-1997 on the WB. Some of her co-stars included George Eads, now of CSI fame and Jamie Lunar, formerly of 'Melrose Place'.

Robyn also starred in another less than popular TV series called "Freshmen dorm" with Matthew Fox, of 'Party of Five' and 'Casper Van Dien'. The show only aired for one month before it was cancelled.

Dan Gauthier was seen in "Illegal in Blue" playing a cop engaged in a sexy romance with a murder suspect. He was also in "Son-In-Law" with Pauly Shore and Carla Cugino. -Thanks to Christie

Zelda Rubinstein played Tangina Barrons in Poltergeist, seems they have her "typecast". -Thanks to Tamiko Schaefer

Dan Gauthier was in an episode of "Charmed". He played the mermaid's boyfriend in the episode "A Witch's Tail" in season five. -Thanks to Ruth

Dan Gauthier, Robyn Lively, Noah Blake, and Joshua John Miller all appeared on different episodes of "21 jumpstreet". -Thanks to Lindsey Kotarski

Actress Robyn Lively (Louise Miller) is the sister of 'The L Word' actor Eric Lively (Mark Wayland) and 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' actress Blake Lively. -Thanks to Adenike

Robyn Lively also played in Karate Kid 3, as Daniel's girlfriend, Jessica Andrews. -Thanks to Samara

Dan Gauthier (Brad Powell) was also in "Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style". He played Kelly's Grandfather's lawyer, Brian Hanson. -Thanks to Erin Bryant

There is a Teen Witch Musical playing on Broadway. The soundtrack for the broadway show is NOW available. check out www.teenwitchthemusical.com. -Thanks to Jessie

Noah Blake's father is Robert Blake, who won a 1975 Emmy for Baretta (1975), he was tried for the murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. He was acquitted on 16th March 2005 but a jury in a civil suit brought on behalf of her children eight months later, found Blake liable for the murder and ordered him to pay over $30 million in damages. -Thanks to Kara Victoria

The film has 2 taglines: "To her, trouble comes super-naturally" and "Fall under her spell". -Thanks to Stephanie

Robyn Lively made guest appearances on TV shows, such as Knight Rider, Punky Brewster, 21 Jump Street, Twin Peaks, and Doogie Howser, M.D. -Thanks to Stephanie

Before Teen Witch, Caren Kaye (Margaret Miller) played the French tutor in the film My Tutor and made guest appearances on TV shows, such as Alice, Mary Tyler Moore, Rhoda, Fantasy Island, Taxi, Remington Steele, and Mr. Belvedere. -Thanks to Stephanie

Mandy Inger, who plays Polly the geeky best friend, is now one of the top Yoga/Spinning instructors in LA. Some of her clientele include: Jennifer Aniston (Mandy is responsible for Jennifer's fit body!), Ricki Lake, Joely Fischer, and Helen Hunt among others.

Dan Gauthier (Brad) later played Kevin Buchanan on 'One Life To Live' from 2003-2007. His character (Kevin Buchanan) was brought onto to 'All My Children' for 12 episodes through the 2004-2005 season.

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In the locker room scene before the "I Like Boys" song, there is a boom mike visible as the cheerleader walks into the room and puts a tape in the tape player.

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Wanna see the real life filming location used for high school in the movie? These scenes were actually shot at Hoover High School, located in Glendale, S. California. [New! Show Google Map]


Glendale was also used for other scenes in the movie. [Thanks to Stefanie]

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The soundtrack to Teen Witch was previously never released, which was a catastrophic disappointment considering that it was one of the primary reasons the film worked.

However, the tracks have now been re-recorded for release in late summer '05!!!!

Tracks like 'Popular Girl' 'Never Gonna be the Same Again' and 'Finest Hour' took this picture from being a carbon copy of Teen Wolf and gave it a distinct 80's identity which has fizzled about in the minds of grown up adolescents ever since. We're so pleased that everyone is now going to have the opportunity to savour this true classic!

Track listing:

1. All Washed Up - Larry Weir
2. Dream Lover - Cathy car
3. Finest hour - Cindy Valentine feat. Larry Weir
4. Get Up And Move - Cathy Car
5. High School Blues - The Puppy Boys
6. I Keep On Falling - Blue Future
7. I Like Boys - Elizabeth and The Weirz
8. Never Gonna Be The Same Again (opening sequence) - Lori Ruso
9. Never Gonna Be The Same Again (Concert Version) - Cindy Valentine
10. Popular Girl - Theresa & the Weirz
11. Shame - The Weirz
12. Top That - The Michael Terry Rappers

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Teen Witch Movie Details
Year:
1989
Studio:
Trans World Entertainment
Director:
Dorian Walker
Starring:
Robyn Lively, Zelda Rubinstein, Dan Gauthier, Joshua John Miller, Caren Kaye, Dick Sargent, Lisa Fuller
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Genre:
Romantic Comedy
  
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