Scooby-doo and the Witch's Ghost Review (1999)

Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost

Directed By Jim Stenstrum
Warner Home Video

Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost is one of my all-time favorite Halloween movies. I've loved it since I was a kid and now, I get to share it with my kids!

The film follows Scooby and the gang as they head to the fictional New England town of Oakhaven, home to the Stephen King-based character of Ben Ravencroft (Tim Curry) for Autumn Fest. Upon arrival they learn of the ghost of Sarah Ravencroft, Ben Ravencroft's ancestors from the 1600s, that is terrorizing the small town. Unlike the typical villains Mystery Inc. has faced, the real villain isn't one that is expected.

Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost was released in October of 1999 and stars Scott Innes as Scooby and Shaggy, B.J. Ward as Velma, Mary Kay Bergman as Daphne and the original voice of Fred, Frank Welker. Featuring guests such as Tim Curry as Ben Ravencroft and Jennifer Hale, Jane Wiedlin, and Kimberly Brooks as Thorn, Dusk, and Luna respectively, also forming the all-girl, witch themed rock band The Hex Girls. Tim Curry plays his character very well with an unexpected character arc and The Hex Girls ad a really fun Halloween/rock and roll element that makes the movie fun for all ages.

This is one of my all-time favorites to watch with the kids and I recommend you do too!