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THE CRAFT (1996) IS ENTRANCING!! MOVIE REACTION!! Neve Campbell | Fairuza Balk

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The Craft Reaction: Analyzing Power, Friendship, and Consequences in the 90s Cult Classic

Discover why this 1996 film surprised modern viewers with its intense focus on teen struggles, and analyze the ethical fallout from unchecked supernatural power.

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  • The hosts praise the acting chemistry, noting the main cast felt like real friends grappling with relatable issues like isolation and racism.
  • The film masterfully blends high school drama with supernatural horror, using practical effects effectively.
  • A primary critique centers on the ending, where all three surviving witches turn into bullies, undermining potential character arcs.
  • The discussion explores deep thematic parallels, suggesting the acquisition of power mirrors themes of addiction and corruption.

Roxy Striar and Greg Alba break down the cult classic supernatural film The Craft, examining the journey of four high school outcasts who discover witchcraft. This analysis focuses heavily on the characters' motivations, the movie's use of 90s angst, and the inevitable, tragic consequences of abusing newfound abilities, specifically through the lens of karma.

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WE ARE THE WEIRDOS, MISTER!! The Craft Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Spooky Season upon us once again, Greg & Roxy get WITCHY, giving their The Craft Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Roxy Striar & Greg Alba dive into the cult classic 1996 supernatural horror / fantasy film The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming. This fan-favorite teen witch story follows a group of high school outcasts in Los Angeles who form a coven and begin experimenting with witchcraft — only to discover the dangerous consequences of power, revenge, and corruption. The film stars Robin Tunney (Empire Records, Vertical Limit) as Sarah Bailey, the new girl in town who discovers her own latent powers; Fairuza Balk (American History X, Return to Oz) as Nancy Downs, the troubled and power-hungry leader of the coven; Neve Campbell (Scream, Party of Five) as Bonnie Harper, a shy girl who uses magic to heal her scars; and Rachel True (Half Baked, Nowhere) as Rochelle Zimmerman, who struggles with racism and bullying before turning to witchcraft for retribution. Other cast members include Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale) as Chris Hooker, the manipulative jock, and Breckin Meyer (Clueless, Road Trip). Highly searched and iconic moments include the girls levitating each other (“Light as a feather, stiff as a board”), Sarah’s mirror-shattering showdown with Nancy, Bonnie’s scar transformation, Rochelle’s revenge against her bully, and Nancy’s terrifying descent into madness. The Craft has since become a cult classic for its gothic aesthetic, ‘90s teen angst, and dark exploration of witchcraft in pop culture. Join us as we break down the magic, horror, and legacy of The Craft in this spoiler review, reaction, and commentary! #TheCraft #TheCraft1996 #HorrorMovies #90sMovies #Witchcraft #FairuzaBalk #NeveCampbell #RobinTunney #RachelTrue #CultClassic #HorrorReaction #MovieReview #ReactTo #Reaction #Movie #HorrorMovie #HorrorMovies #ScaryMovie #WeAreTheWeirdosMister #Witches #Witchcraft #Coven #October The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/YXrGQyfFNd4 US (2019) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/LRzOs_yd_Ec Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/4FivfGMb6-8 Carrie (1976) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/hK3fTatWPNM The Crow (1994) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/iA34USf0a0A Follow Roxy Striar: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar 0:00 Checking In! 2:05 The Craft Reaction 30:18 HUEL 31:58 The Craft Movie Reaction 59:08 The Craft Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@thepostmodernvampire 2025-10-11

A shame no one really looked at Fairuza for something Batman related back then.. a few years later, and she would have made one hell of a Harley Quinn.

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@daimon9 2025-10-11

True story: I moved to Los Angeles, near Hollywood Hills in 2007. My girlfriend and I were leaving our place and we ran into a very nice woman who was standing near a very nice small wooden cabinet on the sidewalk. The woman told us that her movers left early without taking the cabinet into her home and she asked if we could help her. I volunteered but my girlfriend looked at me like I was crazy. I assume she looked at me like that because the women asking was beautiful. We wound up helping her get the cabinet into her home. The woman looked familiar to me and I asked if she was the actress from "The Craft" movie. She smiled and then said yes I am Fairuza Balk. We talked for a few moments and then my girlfriend and I left to go do some shopping. When we came back home, we found a pretty bouquet of flowers, a case of beer and a nice bottle of wine near our door with a note thanking us for helping her. Fairuza Balk is truly a nice , caring person and I will always be a fan of hers!

455 8 replies
@Musichead_Peaceful 2025-10-11

Roxy: "I hope this is like Hocus Pocus." Me: "Oh you sweet summer child."

298 3 replies
@RS-bn1ty 2025-10-11

“I don’t trust him” well he’s Billy Loomis so makes sense 😂

214 3 replies
@SansMerci1013 2025-10-11

Gonna blow your mind…the girl playing Sarah, Robin Tunney, is wearing a wig! She had just filmed Empire Records with Renee Zellweger and shaved her head.

170 8 replies
@Talitha330 2025-10-11

This movie permanently altered my brain chemistry during my teens in the best way 🖤🔮 I'm so happy you're reacting to it

151 1 replies
@chiguyinc.982 2025-10-11

Bonnie & Rochelle weren't enchanted or evil. In a deleted scene, Nancy guilt tripped them to turn on Sarah when they started showing remorse.

127 11 replies
@AStreamableLife 2025-10-11

lol her confusing Skeet for Johnny Depp is HILARIOUS. i always thought they favored each other.

124 3 replies
@kdk9460 2025-10-11

They're not bullies. Theyre just followers and will sway where the power is and are not good people. But they're not bullies. I loved how it ended.

88 2 replies
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