Released in October 2020, The Craft - Les nouvelles sorcières(The Craft: Legacy in its original version) is a modern-day sequel to the cult 1990s film Dangereuse Alliance(The Craft). Directed by Zoe Lister-Jones, this supernatural horror-drama once again explores the theme of witchcraft through a group of teenage girls seeking to understand and master their powers. The film will be available on Prime Video from October 15, 2024, offering a modern dive into the challenges of youth, mixed with magic and revenge.
Hannah (Cailee Spaeny) moves with her mother into the home of her new partner. It's a difficult transition for the young girl, as she struggles to find her place in this new family environment and to integrate into her new high school. She soon meets three classmates, Lourdes (Zoey Luna), Tabby (Lovie Simone) and Frankie (Gideon Adlon), who seem to be the only ones interested in her.
These three girls form a coven of witches and decide to make Hannah the fourth member of their coven. Introduced to witchcraft, Hannah begins to develop supernatural powers that enable her to take revenge on those who have wronged her. However, as her abilities grow, she wonders if she is truly in control of her powers, or if they are beginning to dominate her.
The Craft - The New Witches tackles themes of power, revenge and redemption, while exploring the complexities of adolescence and social dynamics in a supernatural setting. The film revisits the essence of Dangerous Alliance, while bringing a more contemporary perspective on magic and its consequences.
The Craft - The New Witches is aimed at both teenage and adult audiences, particularly fans of fantasy and psychological thrillers that blend witchcraft and the quest for identity. Fans of the original Dangereuse Allianceret will findfamiliar elements in this exploration of supernatural power among a group of young women, but with a more modern style and contemporary themes.
The sequel's originality lies in its grounding in contemporary issues such asself-acceptance, complicated family relationships and the dangers ofabusing power. Zoe Lister-Jones brings a more introspective touch to the story, while maintaining the gothic, mystical aesthetic that made the original film such a success. Hannah 's character is a teenager in search of identity, torn between the desire for revenge and the need to find her place in a complex world.
Available on Prime Video from October 15, 2024, The Craft - The New Witches is a captivating fantasy film that blends magic and psychological exploration, while rooting itself in contemporary themes of adolescence and family relationships. With strong performances from Cailee Spaeny and her co-stars, the film offers a bewitching modern sequel to the cult original, while exploring the dangers of mismanaged power.
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