Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

About Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge is a made-for-television Disney Channel Original Movie released in 2001. In this sequel to the first Halloweentown film, the Cromwell family, consisting of witch Marnie, siblings Dylan and Sophie, and their grandmother Aggie, are back in action. This time, they need to save their magical town from an evil spell cast by an angry warlock. The movie weaves a captivating tale of magic, Halloween adventures, and the importance of family.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Mary Lambert, produced by Peter Lhotka and written by Paul Bernbaum. The production faced challenges due to extensive special effects and a tight shooting schedule. Despite these hurdles, the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew made the film a staple and annual favourite during the Halloween season.

Actors

• Kimberly J. Brown played the role of Marnie Piper, the aspiring young witch, showcasing a blend of youthful fervor and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Debbie Reynolds played Aggie Cromwell, Marnie's grandmother, bringing a sense of wisdom and panache to the character.
• Joey Zimmerman brought to life the character of Dylan Piper, Marnie's sensible, skeptical brother.
• Judith Hoag portrayed Gwen Piper, the protective mother of Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie.
• Daniel Kountz played the villain Kalabar's son, showcasing a menacing yet charismatic presence on screen.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the second film in the Halloweentown series, which currently includes four movies.
• The actor who played Kalabar's son, Daniel Kountz, was a fan favourite, despite playing the villain.
• Despite being a movie about Halloween, it was actually filmed during the summer.
• The film has grown in popularity over the years, turning into a seasonal cult classic.

Quotes

• "Being normal is vastly overrated." - Aggie Cromwell
• "Halloweentown is cool, it's like Halloween all the time!" - Marnie Piper
• "I may be a witch, but I'm feeling very mortal right now." - Gwen Piper

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s enchanting score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, lending an eerie yet fun Halloween vibe to the movie.
• The soundtrack beautifully captures the magical elements of the story, enhancing the viewing experience.