Greenhithe Screening of The Craft

Andrew Fleming's cult classic The Craft is coming to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater, and it's a must for fans of 90s teen horror. With its blend of witchcraft, teenage angst, and dark fantasy, this film has stood the test of time.

Dir: Andrew Fleming

Cast: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, Breckin Meyer, Nathaniel Marston

101 mins · 1996 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English, French

IMDb 6.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 55/100 · TMDB 6.8/10 · Trakt 72%

Awards: 1 win & 7 nominations total

The Craft (30th Anniversary)

31 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026

Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Robin Tunney, known for her roles in Hollywood films and television series, stars in The Craft, a 1996 American teen supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming. The film follows Sarah, a newcomer to St. Benedict's Academy, who falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them. With a cast that includes Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True, The Craft is a horror, drama, and fantasy film that has gained a cult following over the years.

The Craft has a runtime of 101 minutes, is rated Cert 15, and features a mix of English and French dialogue. The film's scores are impressive, with a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55/100 on Metacritic, 6.8/10 on TMDB, and 72% on Trakt. The film won the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight and was nominated for several other awards, including the Saturn Awards for Best Horror Film and Best Supporting Actress for Fairuza Balk.

The film's reception has been mixed, with some critics praising its campy magic, appealing cast, and postmodern perspective, while others have criticized its excessive special effects and heavy-handed sermonizing. However, viewers have been more enthusiastic, with many praising the film's 90s aesthetic, charismatic cast, and exciting, stylistic take on the teen horror genre. Some have noted that the film's writing is a little weak, particularly when it comes to the witchcraft, and that the story relies heavily on tropes and clichés.

The Craft will be screening at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe from Friday, 30 October 2026, to Friday, 13 November 2026. For tickets or more details, click the button beside this article. With its blend of dark fantasy, teenage angst, and witchcraft, this film is sure to cast a spell on audiences. Andrew Fleming's direction and the cast's performances have made The Craft a cult classic, and it's an opportunity not to be missed for fans of 90s teen horror.

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What viewers say

LorumIpsomLydia · 7/10

Holds up extraordinarily well for a 20 year old flick. The aesthetic is the ultimate 90s grunge teen movie but it manages to exploit tropes of the genre. Fairuza Balk is a show stealer.

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jarvis-8243417 · 6/10

An exciting, stylistic teen horror film, The Craft is a cult hit that helped to revitalize the horror genre in the late ‘90s. After moving to a new town and enrolling in a private school, Sarah Bailey is befriended by a group of aspiring witches and is persuaded to join them; which completes their circle of four and allows them to tap into supernatural powers. Starring Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk, and Skeet Ulrich, the film has a…

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NealZ · 7/10

That '90s vibe is definitely real in The Craft, and the movie does have some pretty cool moments. However, overall, I was a bit disappointed. It starts as a decent teenager/coming-of-age dramedy, but it gradually shifts into a strange mix of screaming, “pranks,” rivalry, and magical battles. Maybe that chaotic energy reflects the essence of teenagehood—mixing it with witchcraft just escalates everything to an absurd level. At some point, I found…

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laurenhannahcrofts · 7/10

7.5 🌟 I did really vibe with this film, it was fun, witchy and intense! Although, I do wish that Sarah had more of an impactful revenge on the witch trio.

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mickeybeachjr · 4/10

Not my bag. However, they did really go for it with the effects. Balk, Campbell and True had great presence. Funny to have Taylor, too.

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mk677hd · 6/10

I guess its the 80s that hooked me. The fashion, characters all make me nostalgic.

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Davezn · 7/10

A light start to the Witches story which gets very serious and darker as the girls desire more and more, than the twists and turns really start. Well worth a watch

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ShohorJolche

Hands down one of the best witch movies

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