Sabrina the Teenage Witch (film)

Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a 1996 American television film adaptation based on the comic book series of the same name from Archie Comics. It came before the Sabrina the Teenage Witch television series and premiered on Showtime on April 7, 1996.[1]

Sabrina the Teenage Witch
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Based on
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
by
Screenplay byBarney Cohen
Kathryn Wallack
Nicholas Factor
Story byBarney Cohen
Kathryn Wallack
Directed byTibor Takács
StarringMelissa Joan Hart
Sherry Miller
Charlene Fernetz
Michelle Beaudoin
Ryan Reynolds
Tobias Mehler
Lalainia Lindbjerg
ComposerGreg De Belles
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersBarney Cohen
Kathryn Wallack
Paula Hart
CinematographyBernard Salzmann
EditorDaria Ellerman
Running time90 minutes
Production companiesBarney Cohen and Kathryn Wallack Productions
Once and Future Films
Hartbreak Films
Viacom Productions
Showtime Networks
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseApril 7, 1996 (1996-04-07)
Related
Sabrina Goes to Rome

The only two actors who would appear in both the film and television series would be Melissa Joan Hart, whose character possessed a different surname (Sawyer) from her comic book and television counterpart (Spellman), and Michelle Beaudoin, who played Sabrina's best friend, named Marnie in the film, was renamed Jenny for the television series. Also of note is the fact that, unlike the comics, which were set in the fictional town of Greendale, and the eventual television series (located in an equally fictional town named Westbridge), the television film was said to take place in Riverdale. This was the name originally used in the comics for the home of Archie and his group of friends. Although set in the United States, just like the comics and television series, the movie was shot entirely in British Columbia, Canada.

Plot

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The movie centers around Sabrina Sawyer, who is sent to live with her eccentric aunts in Riverdale. On her 16th birthday, Sabrina discovers that she is a witch. Sabrina then develops a crush on Seth, the cutest boy in school who happens to be dating Katie La More, the school's "queen bee aka mean girl." Sabrina has to find a way to use her newly discovered magical power to get Seth to notice her, but at the same time not cast a love spell, which could backfire on her.

After Katie dumps Seth, he starts to notice Sabrina. Sabrina is able to use her magic to win a track competition and get Seth to ask her to the Spring Fling. Katie discovers Sabrina's secret and sets out to let everyone know what Sabrina is. Sabrina has to use her magic to turn Katie into a poodle to stop her but later changes her back. All the while, Harvey likes Sabrina and waits to see if she will have a change of heart and start to notice him. The story ends happily with Sabrina and Harvey together at the dance.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Williams, Cameron (26 October 2018). "Everything You Need To Know About Sabrina The Teenage Witch". Junkee. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Remember that time Ryan Reynolds was in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'?". Entertainment.ie. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
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