"'The Craft' was released on May 3, 1996, and met with indifferent reviews from mostly male reviewers. It was a sleeper hit at the box office, however, building a cult following that only grew after it was released on VHS and DVD in the summer of 1997."
"'Just as the film's slumber-party sequence inspired us to re-create what we saw on screen, the rituals depicted in the film functioned as a how-to for aspiring witches as well.'"
"'Thanks to Devin's involvement, 'The Craft' is actually a pretty accurate depiction of what Wiccan spells and ceremonies looked like in the mid-'90s, with one big exception: Mannon is not a real Wiccan deity.'"
In 2026, teenage girls enjoy a wider array of horror films, including 'Forbidden Fruits.' 'The Craft,' released in 1996, became a cult classic despite initial mixed reviews. It resonated with young audiences, particularly girls, and inspired rituals like 'light as a feather, stiff as a board.' The film's portrayal of magic was influenced by real Wiccan practices, thanks to the involvement of Dianic Priestess Pat Devin. 'The Craft' remains a significant cultural touchstone for aspiring witches and continues to impact the genre.
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