The Craft review-It’s Karma Bitches
The Craft is a cult classic and you must have come across the ‘we’re all weirdo’s’ meme somewhere on Instagram or tumblr. The Craft is a 1996 American supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was written by Andrew Fleming and Peter Filardi and stars Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True. Its story follows a group of four outcast teenage girls at a fictional Los Angeles parochial high school who pursue witchcraft for their own gain but soon encounter negative repercussions… or should I say witchcraft. No spoiler there though, it’s quite an obvious representation. This has always been a great movie to watch, but if your a wiccan, there are some things that the writers at the time didn’t take there time to do there research
As far as high school films go, this one is unapologetically dark, tackling bullying, racism, poverty, body issues, abuse, suicide, sexual assault and otherness in a way that doesn’t feel like an after-school special. These are things that high schoolers deal with, and The Craft gives them the weight they deserve, while arming its characters with unusual tools to cope.
Great 90’s flick. The story and acting is great plus the cast is a who’s who of mid to late 90’s actors. Has a really good soundtrack as well. Proof that female led movies have been successful way before forced diversity in casting. This film has a lot of gems including some witty and iconic dialogues as well scenes that strike up a lot of conversations. This bold movie was unafraid to go all out and unconventional from devil worshipping and sex jokes. I’m not surprised this film did really great amongst the teens, it has that real high school outcast appeal. They’re basically telling you being a misfit is hella cool. Also the idea of three Badass witches is kind of a scary but empowering concept.
That moment — one that countless non-magical women have shared, and felt powerless to rectify —serves as a catalyst for the film’s driving narrative, as Sarah rebounds from this betrayal by joining forces with a trio of rebellious girls (one of whom has also been burned by Chris), to form a real-life coven. But it’s also the key to The Craft’s enduring appeal, especially in a time where so many women are wishing for a magical solution to very real, scary problems.
In the two decades since it hit theaters in May 1996, The Craft has developed a cult following, most significantly among women, who recognize themselves in Sarah, Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell) and Rochelle’s (Rachel True) attempts to claim the power so often denied to teenage girls using supernatural means. And yet, the initial reviews of the film were mixed at best. If you’re a fan of old school 90’s flicks the Craft should really appeal to your taste, this cult Classic is worth checking out.
