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Halloweentown

1998 · 84 min

A cozy, nostalgic Halloween treat full of whimsical creatures and light scares, perfect for family viewing.

Directed by
Duwayne Dunham
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Starring
Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Joey Zimmerman
Overview
On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.

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  • Disney Plus
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Duwayne Dunham
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Starring
Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Joey Zimmerman
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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • identity
  • coming-of-age
  • power
  • betrayal
Places
  • small town
  • fantasy world
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour6
Realism2
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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