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The Witches of Eastwick
1987 118 min United States of America R 18+
★7.1
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Director: George Miller
🎭 Based on
«The Witches of Eastwick»
byJohn Updike
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Description
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$63.77M
Worldwide:
$63.77M
Starring
Jack Nicholson
Actor
Cher
Actor
Susan Sarandon
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1988
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1988
— Best Sound
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Actress
BAFTA 1988
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
The Witches of Eastwick is widely regarded as a cult classic defined by Jack Nicholson's charismatic performance and a strong ensemble cast. While many viewers praise its blend of dark comedy, satire, and stylistic visuals, opinions vary on the narrative coherence and the film's tonal shifts.
| Acting | Jack Nicholson delivers a magnetic, iconic performance that anchors the film as a devilish yet comedic antagonist. | |
| Acting | The ensemble of Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer provides vivid, distinct archetypes that drive the central narrative. | |
| Cinematography | Vilmos Zsigmond’s cinematography creates an aesthetic, atmospheric, and painterly quality that enhances the film's visual identity. | |
| Theme | The film effectively balances black comedy and social satire to explore themes of female dissatisfaction and gender dynamics. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive; some find it a charmingly chaotic and witty spectacle, while others perceive it as superficial, lacking in logical motivation, and poorly structured. | |
| Direction | George Miller’s direction is polarized; supporters appreciate the film's bold genre-blending style, while critics argue that the narrative pacing and tone occasionally lose focus. |