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Roald Dahl's The Witches
Film · 2020
You will love these stories because they capture that unsettling feeling when ordinary childhood settings unexpectedly collide with dangerous, hidden supernatural forces.
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The Witches
Nicolas Roeg · Film · 1990
Books on the same thread
Raven's Gate
Anthony Horowitz · Book · 2006
Like the young protagonist in Roald Dahl's The Witches, Matt must confront a sinister plot of witchcraft while navigating a new, unfamiliar home environment that hides a dark reality.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull · Book · 2010
The bond between children and their grandparents serves as the anchor for discovering hidden worlds, mirroring the protective relationship found at the heart of Roald Dahl's The Witches.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
Just as the characters in Roald Dahl's The Witches stumble upon a secret society of evil, Kendra and Seth find that their grandparents' estate hides a dangerous magical sanctuary.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ray Bradbury · Book · 1962
This story echoes the dark fantasy atmosphere of Roald Dahl's The Witches by thrusting young boys into a terrifying, transformative struggle against an encroaching, ancient evil in their town.
Series on the same thread
El Chavo del Ocho
Roberto Gómez Bolaños · Series · 1973
If you enjoyed the focus on a young, orphaned boy's perspective in Roald Dahl's The Witches, you will appreciate how this series centers on a resilient child's daily mishaps.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2020
This narrative shares the gothic sense of unease found in Roald Dahl's The Witches, as children placed under the care of guardians must face mysterious, hidden dangers within their residence.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
This mystery captures the same small-town tension seen in Roald Dahl's The Witches, where a group of children must uncover the truth behind a lurking, ancient, and deadly threat.
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Much like the whimsical yet dangerous adventure in Roald Dahl's The Witches, this show explores the intersection of a young person's life with a hidden world of powerful witches.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
This podcast mirrors the dark, comedic tone of Roald Dahl's The Witches by applying a sharp, observational lens to the strange and tragic events occurring in small, isolated towns.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If the rural setting of Roald Dahl's The Witches intrigued you, this investigation of an Alabama town provides a similarly focused look at the secrets hidden in secluded places.
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Common questions
Is Roald Dahl's The Witches from 2020 a remake of the 1990 film?
Yes, both the 2020 movie and the 1990 movie are adaptations based on the same source material. Each film provides a different interpretation of the story involving a young boy and his grandmother encountering a group of diabolical witches at a seaside resort.
Does Roald Dahl's The Witches take place in England like the book?
No, the 2020 version of Roald Dahl's The Witches is set in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis during the late 1960s. This setting differs from the original book, moving the initial events from England to the American South before the characters travel to a seaside resort.
Should I watch the 1990 version if I enjoyed Roald Dahl's The Witches from 2020?
If you enjoyed the 2020 film, watching the 1990 version of The Witches is a logical next step. Both films adapt the same core narrative about a boy and his grandmother fighting the Grand High Witch, allowing you to compare how different directors approached the same source material.
Is the Grand High Witch in Roald Dahl's The Witches a major character?
Yes, the Grand High Witch is a central antagonist in Roald Dahl's The Witches. She gathers her followers at a seaside resort at the same time the young boy and his grandmother arrive, setting the stage for the primary conflict between the witches and the protagonists.