If you loved
The Craft
Andrew Fleming · Film · 1996
What hooked you in The Craft was the intoxicating blend of teenage rebellion, supernatural power dynamics, and the dangerous consequences of female friendship.
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Adaptation
The Craft: Legacy
Zoe Lister-Jones · Film · 2020
Books on the same thread
Lasher
Anne Rice · Book · 1993
Shares a thread with The Craft: Supernatural Horror.
If you craved the dark, occult atmosphere and the complex exploration of female power found in The Craft, this story of a witchy lineage will satisfy your hunger for magic.
The Chocolate War
Robert Cormier · Book · 2000
Explores: Conformity, Rebellion, Abuse of Power.
The Craft captured the volatile tension of high school social hierarchies, a feeling that resonates deeply as you watch a solitary student rebel against the crushing pressure of institutional conformity.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
You enjoyed the secret coven dynamics of The Craft, and here you will find a similar discovery of hidden magical potential within a school setting that feels both exclusive and dangerous.
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
The Craft excelled at portraying the isolating nature of teenage girlhood, a theme that remains front and center as these two friends navigate the existential dread of growing up and apart.
Series on the same thread
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with The Craft: Female Empowerment.
Much like the coven in The Craft, this series centers on a young woman coming into her own supernatural strength while balancing the heavy burden of being an outsider.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Series · 2018
Shares 2 threads with The Craft: Witchcraft, Supernatural horror.
If the blend of witchcraft and teenage identity crisis in The Craft kept you hooked, you will appreciate this dark, modern take on a young woman balancing two very different worlds.
The Witcher
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich · Series · 2019
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Moral Ambiguity, Prejudice and Discrimination.
The Craft explored the dangerous fallout of unchecked power, a concept mirrored here as a monster hunter navigates a world where the humans are often more wicked than the beasts.
The Queen's Gambit
Scott Frank · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with The Craft: Female Empowerment.
If The Craft hit, The Queen's Gambit shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Life.Church · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Mentorship, Team Dynamics, Professional Growth.
While The Craft depicts the chaotic results of poor leadership within a group, these practical coaching lessons provide the structured insight needed to manage team dynamics and influence others effectively.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
The Craft thrives on the raw, conversational bond between its central female characters, a dynamic that carries over into this podcast as hosts share stories with a community of listeners.
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Common questions
Is The Craft: Legacy a direct sequel to the 1996 movie The Craft?
The Craft: Legacy is a 2020 film that serves as a follow-up to the 1996 original movie The Craft. Both films explore the themes of teen witches wielding their powers against those who cross them within a school setting.
What order should I watch The Craft and The Craft: Legacy?
You should watch the 1996 film The Craft first to establish the foundation of the story. Following that, you can watch the 2020 film The Craft: Legacy to see how the narrative continues within the same cinematic universe.
Does The Craft: Legacy feature the same clique of witches as The Craft?
No, The Craft: Legacy does not feature the original clique of witches from the 1996 movie The Craft. While both films center on groups of teen witches using their powers against rivals and authority figures, they focus on different characters.
How long is the 1996 movie The Craft?
The 1996 movie The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming, has a runtime of 101 minutes. The film follows a Catholic school newcomer who joins a clique of teen witches as they use their powers against teachers, rivals, and meddlesome parents.