About Halloweentown

"Halloweentown" is a Disney fantasy movie, released in 1998. The story revolves around a young girl named Marnie, who discovers she is a witch from a family with a magical legacy. On discovering this, she convinces her grandmother Aggie to train her. Their training takes a crucial twist when they need to save their own town from supernatural creatures.

Making / Production

"Halloweentown" was directed by Duwayne Dunham and produced by Ron Mitchell and Brian Pogue. The screenplay was written by Paul Bernbaum, Jon Cooksey, and Ali Marie Matheson. A combination of shooting on locations and studio work, the film impeccably brings the spooky town to life.

Actors

• Kimberly J. Brown played the lead role of Marnie, impeccably portraying the character's sudden thrust into a world of magic.
• Debbie Reynolds, a legendary actress, plays Aggie, the loving grandmother and witch who guides Marnie.
• Joey Zimmerman played Marnie's younger brother Dylan, who provides a dose of logic and skepticism.
• Emily Roeske portrayed Sophie, the youngest sibling who also shows magical propensities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The big red Halloweentown cab seen in the movie is actually a modified 1952 Chevy Panel Truck.
• Originally, the character of Marnie was to be a 12-year-old, but it was later changed to a 13-year-old to suit Kimberly J. Brown's actual age.
• The movie was filmed in St. Helens, Oregon, and the town celebrates Spirit of Halloweentown annually since the film's release.

Quotes

• "Being normal is vastly overrated." - Aggie
• "Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it." - Aggie
• "Halloween is cool, nature has a way of balancing things out, witch." - Dylan

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack for "Halloweentown" were composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, known for his distinctive touch in creating enchanting scores.
• The film's soundtrack isn’t commercially available, but the film features memorable orchestral music that perfectly sets the Halloween mood.