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Review Summaries
"In a picturesque New England town, three single women attempt to conjure up a mystery man who could satisfy all their needs and desires. Sure enough, Daryl Van Horne, a filthy rich and wild-eyed rake shows up and proceeds to spark and seduce Alex (Cher), prudish music teacher Jane (Sarandon), and sweet journalist Sukie (Pfeiffer). But something's not right; another woman (Veronica Cartright) senses evil on the scene and suffers horribly for it, so our three heroines have to take matters into their own hands. Directed by George Miller, an Australian previously known for his "Mad Max" series, this film (based on a John Updike novel) runs the gamut from sensual to black-comic farce to horror. It's a lively and gripping visual fantasy but eventually turns weird and nonsensical. Nicholson, a fiendish, paunchy Buddha, makes the most of his Devilish role, and the women are terrific (although Pfeiffer looks a little TOO fine to play a woman who has birthed a bunch of kids), but the film's a mess. The score is by John Williams (whose whistling substitutes for Nicholson's in the ice cream counter scene), with a little assistance from Puccini's "Turandot.""
David Loftus, Resident The Witches of Eastwick Scholar
"Three friends (Cher, Pfiffer, Serandon) meet billionare Darryl who nurtures their creative spitits and teaches them to cast spells. However, they realize that Darryl isn't what he seems (a neighbor who has been giving the girls trouble died mysteriously). They soon find themselves pregnant and must find a way to get rid of Darryl. 1/2 Comedy, 1/4 Disgusting, 1/4 just plain wierd. "
Adam D. Bram, Resident Scholar
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Plot
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- fantasy story on present day Earth
Romance
Yes
Mental/Magical powers focus
Yes
Parody movie?
Yes
Human/Magical couple?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- unemployed
Age:
- 20's-30's
- 40's-50's
Has special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can cast many different spells
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlng, curly
Body type
- ample chest & buttocks (woman)
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) short/butch/lez
Body type
- ample chest & buttocks (female)
How much in movie?
- 80%
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- not employed but independently wealthy
Has special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
- can cast all sorts of spells
- can read emotions
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 80%
Hair color
- bald
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) bald
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- fat (man)
- average (man)
unclothed?
- chest
Ethnicity
- White
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physical condition
- average physique
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century (1970's to Present)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Misc settings
- mansion
- bar/restaurant
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Comedy or somewhat funny movie?
Yes
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vauge references only
- major character impregnated against her will
- sex under blankets
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
- Some foul language
Kinds of F/X
- Things that change shape/morph
- nasty human transformations
Is this movie based on a
- book
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