On this day April 23, 1989, the teen fantasy comedy Teen Witch premiered in theaters. Directed by Dorian Walker and starring Robyn Lively, Zelda Rubinstein, and Carol Kaye, the film followed a high school girl who discovers she is a witch on the verge of her sixteenth birthday and suddenly gains magical powers.
Teen Witch was meant to be a female led version of Teen Wolf, mixing coming of age romance, school drama, and a sprinkle of supernatural fun. Despite a budget of 2.5 million dollars, the film made just over 27 thousand at the box office. It was a flop on release but later found a second life through cable TV and home video. Teen Witch became a cult favorite thanks to its cheesy charm, feel good message, and a now legendary rap scene that fans either love or laugh at.
Fun fact: The infamous Top That rap scene almost did not make it into the final cut of the movie because producers were unsure how it would come across.
Trivia question: What scene from Teen Witch became an unexpected cult hit due to its awkward rap and cringeworthy dance moves?