This week, Richard and Angeles light the candles, call the corners, and dive broom-first into The Craft (1996)—the cult classic that brought witchcraft, eyeliner, and “we are the weirdos” into every haunted teenage heart.
We break down this dark teen fantasy/horror hybrid scene by scene, exploring its themes of female empowerment, trauma, revenge, and the not-so-magical consequences of dabbling in the occult with mean girls. From spellwork to slow burns, we’re conjuring up all the details and delivering our verdict on whether The Craft still casts a spell nearly three decades later.
🕯 In this episode:
Full breakdown of The Craft (1996)
The legacy of ‘90s goth girl horror
How the film blends empowerment and danger
Iconic performances by Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell & Robin Tunney
Viana’s Review Corner – Her teen take on teen witches
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Whether you were into witchy aesthetics or full-on Wicca in high school, this episode is for everyone who’s ever whispered “light as a feather, stiff as a board.”
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