Synopsis

Raised by their eccentric aunts, sisters Sally and Gillian Owens descend from a long line of witches and carry a family curse that threatens their romantic lives. When Gillian's relationship with a dangerous man ends in tragedy, the sisters must confront forbidden magic, small-town suspicion, and the consequences of trying to bring the dead back.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film adapts Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel of the same name, though the screenplay reshapes parts of the story for a more overtly romantic and comedic tone.

• The Owens family house was a purpose-built architectural shell created on San Juan Island, Washington. It had no complete interior and was dismantled after filming, with the site restored within roughly a day and a half.

• Many of the town scenes were filmed in Coupeville, Washington, whose Victorian-era waterfront architecture helped create the film's fictional New England setting.

• Production design came from the team later known for the design studio Roman and Williams. The house and its gardens were deliberately made unusually elaborate so the setting would feel like an extension of the Owens family's identity.

• The soundtrack combines Alan Silvestri's score with prominent pop selections. Stevie Nicks recorded "If You Ever Did Believe" and a new version of "Crystal" with assistance from Sheryl Crow.

• Although the film was not a major theatrical success on initial release, its distinctive visual style, witchcraft-centered story, and soundtrack helped it develop a lasting cult following.