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The Craft: Legacy
2020 94 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.1
Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Zoe Lister-Jones
🎭 Based on
«The Craft»
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Description
An eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers.
Budget:
$18M
Worldwide:
$2.3M
Starring
Cailee Spaeny
Actor
Zoey Luna
Actor
Gideon Adlon
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Craft: Legacy is widely regarded as a hollow, inferior sequel that fails to capture the darker, iconic atmosphere of the 1996 original. While some viewers appreciate its modern aesthetic and light, cozy vibe, most critics and audiences find the screenplay preachy, the character development insufficient, and the feminist themes clumsily integrated.
| Originality | The film functions as a pale imitation, lacking the grit, subcultural edge, and lasting thematic impact of the 1996 original. | |
| Screenplay | The script prioritizes overt, didactic messaging over natural character growth, resulting in generic supporting roles and a heavy-handed delivery of feminist themes. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative fails to balance the ensemble, focusing almost exclusively on the lead while leaving the supporting witches underdeveloped and shallow. | |
| Emotion | The film’s tone is divisive; it is either dismissed as an exhausting, teen-television-grade disappointment or accepted as a light, "cozy" watch for those seeking a modern mystical vibe. | |
| Acting | Performances are inconsistent, with many finding the lead cast unremarkable while noting that the actor portraying Timmy delivers a performance of surprising depth. |