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Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, Kimberly J. Brown, Robin Thomas, Todd Tolces ... see more see more... , Michele Mariana , Joey Zimmerman , Rino Romano , Philip Van Dyke , Shannon Day , Emily Marie Roeske , James W. Crawford , Jordyn F. Fields , Elizabeth Fugere , Nurmi Husa , Johnny Useldinger , Vincent Gambino , Judith M. Ford , Kenneth Choi , Hank Cartwright , Betty Moyer , Sherilyn Lawson , V. Jude Hill , George A. Keller , Michael Patrick Egan

Filmed on location in Oregon, the made-for-cable Halloweentown stars Debbie Reynolds as Aggie Cromwell, the peppery grandma to typical American kids Marnie (Joey Zimmerman), Dylan (Joey Zimmerman) and... read more read more... Sophie (Emily Roeske). During her annual visit to the youngsters' mother Gwen (Judith Hoag), Aggie reveals that she is a benevolent witch, and that Gwen and the kids all have latent magical powers. Whisking the three little ones off to Halloweentown, Aggie subsequently does battle with evil forces conjured up by Gwen's old flame Kalabar (Robin Thomas), a warlock with delusions of grandeur and a nasty habit of transforming children into zombies. Telecast by the Disney Channel on October 22, 1998, Halloweentown was followed three years later by a sequel, also starring Debbie Reynolds, Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Directed by: Duwayne Dunham, Mary Lambert

Release Date: September 17, 1998

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DVD Release Date: September 13, 2005

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  • September 30, 2011
    I saw this TV-movie on the Disney channel when it first came on. It was fun, and I liked it, but it's not the best TV movie I've seen.
  • July 13, 2010
    "I think I'm a big pimple"


    At first, I thought I was going to love this movie. The first few minutes seems to be like that. But after a while, I got bored (not in extreme level though). I was amazed how that mother resembles my own parents. I hate parents who ... read morealways put a boundary to everything (in parents' word, it's called protection...yeah right *sarcastic tone*). Some things are a bit confusing like when did that small girl got on the bus? I mean there was other way to get in but how come her brother and sister didn't notice her at all? (should have think of something else). Dylan Piper (Joey Zimmerman) dialogues made me laugh. His sense of humor was in mature level. I loved Marnie Piper's (Kimberly J. Brown) acting. She acted really good. Well this movie is okay. Not a crap but not great either.
  • December 16, 2007
    My niece's favorite! Like it!
  • June 19, 2009
    it's no tnbc halloween town...but still...it's halloween made into a town. other than the evil warlock thing, i see no downside to living there.
  • December 12, 2007
    My daughter Emily got me into watching these movies, and I found myself really enjoying them. If I had tried watching them by myself, I don't know that I would have liked it much. But when you're a parent, you find yourself pressed into giving it a legitimate chance. hahaha! And ... read morethe story isn't bad either, kinda reminds me of R. L. Stine. And he's pretty good, too.
  • October 4, 2007
    FANTASTIC!
    I used to spazz over it. constantly.
    I still can't wait for it to come on TV every October.
    I never could figure out why they only played it near Halloween, and I still think it is a year around motion picture.

    I love the music, it is so upbeat and happy. Also th... read moree costumes are creative, and it is fun trying to guess what they are.

    AHHH! My energy is too intense for me too keep writing.
  • September 20, 2007
    Me and my son love this movie. It's a very cute children's movie for Halloween. I would love to visit Halloweentown. The skeleton cabbie is my favorite!!!
  • September 2, 2007
    I wanna live in Halloweentown! I loved this movie! I liked the story even though the special effects were a little hokey still a fun time
  • July 29, 2007
    Disney Original Movies haven't always been the best, but Halloweentown had a great start to a franchise. Kimberly J Brown does a great job with Marnie as being the main role of HT. This movie does act as one of my favorite original Disney movies. The special effects are actually ... read morepretty good for that time period. The magic isn't always there, but it works. This movie is an overall must see, and if you love Halloween you gotta see this one.
  • July 24, 2007
    i love this movie even though i am 13 i have been watching them for a while i think they are sooo cute i love all of these movies

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Ellen Dendy
January 1, 2011
Ellen Dendy, Common Sense Media

Tween brew: Witchy fun, a pinch of fright. Full Review

Felix Vasquez Jr.
October 6, 2010
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

Sharp performances, entertaining writing, and a gorgeous sense of whimsy... Full Review

Laura Fries
March 26, 2009
Laura Fries, Variety

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