Review of The Witches (1990) by Tanner L — 30 May 2008

The Witches Is One Of The Greatest Fantasy Films Of All Time!

This review of The Witches (1990) was written by Tanner L on 30 May 2008.

The Witches has generally received positive reviews.

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