{"product_id":"the-witches-1990-movie-poster-original-daybill-angelica-houston","title":"THE WITCHES (1990) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Angelica Houston","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WITCHES (1990) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Starring Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Mai Zetterling, Directed by Nicolas Roeg is in Very Fine+ condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Daybill, Movie Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine+\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, 2 Daybill folds, and minimal handling wear, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. Original Australian Daybill artwork is credited to \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Winters\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose distinctive illustration makes this an appealing piece of vintage cinema advertising for collectors of Roald Dahl adaptations, fantasy films and 1990s movie memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Witches (1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a darkly imaginative fantasy adventure based on the much-loved children's novel by \u003cstrong\u003eRoald Dahl\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Roeg\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines childhood adventure, macabre humour and supernatural horror in a story about a secret society of witches determined to rid the world of children. Featuring a memorable performance by \u003cstrong\u003eAnjelica Huston\u003c\/strong\u003e as the terrifying Grand High Witch, the film also stars \u003cstrong\u003eMai Zetterling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJasen Fisher\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRowan Atkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by Jim Henson Productions, it is particularly celebrated for its extraordinary creature effects, puppetry and make-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows young Luke Eveshim (Jasen Fisher), who is being raised by his loving grandmother Helga (Mai Zetterling). Helga knows that witches are real and warns Luke that they hide among ordinary people, disguising themselves so they can prey on children. She explains that witches have distinctive characteristics: they wear gloves to conceal their claws, wigs to hide their bald heads and shoes to cover their unusual feet. Most importantly, they despise children and devote themselves to finding ways to make them disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile staying at a seaside hotel in England, Luke discovers that the building is hosting a convention for witches from across the country. Their leader, the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston), has arrived with a horrifying plan. Disguised as a respectable woman named Miss Eva Ernst, she intends to distribute a magical formula that will transform every child in England into a mouse. The potion is designed to be secretly administered through sweets, allowing the witches to carry out their scheme on a massive scale without attracting suspicion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, Luke is discovered spying on the meeting. The Grand High Witch demonstrates the potion's terrifying effects by testing it on another boy, Bruno Jenkins (Charlie Potter), before Luke himself is captured and transformed into a mouse. Rather than surrendering, Luke uses his new size and agility to escape and seek help from his grandmother. With Helga's knowledge of witches and Luke's courage, they begin developing a plan to stop the Grand High Witch before the formula can be distributed. The hotel manager, Mr Stringer (Rowan Atkinson), also becomes involved as the battle against the witches unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eBill Paterson\u003c\/strong\u003e as Mr Jenkins and \u003cstrong\u003eBrenda Blethyn\u003c\/strong\u003e as Mrs Jenkins. Huston's performance is central to the film's lasting reputation. Her transformation into the Grand High Witch required extensive prosthetic make-up, including elaborate facial appliances, unusual teeth, coloured contact lenses and other unsettling details. The character's apparently elegant public appearance contrasts dramatically with her frightening true form, creating one of the most memorable screen witches of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenplay was written by \u003cstrong\u003eAllan Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapting Dahl's 1983 novel. The film was produced by Mark Shivas, with Jim Henson serving as executive producer. Henson's Creature Shop created the film's remarkable puppets, animatronic mice and special make-up effects. The mouse transformations were particularly demanding, requiring different-sized models, practical effects and carefully constructed miniature environments to make the characters appear convincingly tiny. The production filmed in Bergen, Norway, and at the Headland Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall, with additional interior sets constructed at Bray Studios in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by \u003cstrong\u003eStanley Myers\u003c\/strong\u003e and cinematography by Harvey Harrison help establish the film's eerie atmosphere, balancing the charm of a seaside holiday setting with the unsettling world of the witches. Released in 1990, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Witches\u003c\/strong\u003e was the final feature film on which Jim Henson worked before his death. Its combination of Roald Dahl's mischievous storytelling, Nicolas Roeg's distinctive direction and Jim Henson's inventive practical effects has helped it endure as a much-loved dark fantasy classic. For collectors, this \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian Daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring artwork by Greg Winters, is a colourful piece of vintage 1990 cinema history and an attractive collectible for fans of Anjelica Huston, Jim Henson and Roald Dahl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Witches (1990) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0100944\/\"\u003eTo find out more about The Witches (1990) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474089058368,"sku":"THEWITCHES-90-DB-FLD-PB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/TheWitches_1990_DaybilVF.webp?v=1793672297","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/the-witches-1990-movie-poster-original-daybill-angelica-houston","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}