Combining high adventure and riveting fantasy with a good measure of comedy, THE WITCHES highlights the dynamic talents of British director Nicholas Roeg, the Muppets' creator Jim Henson and Academy Award-winner Anjelica Huston in a magical tale for the whole family. Based on the Whitbread Prize-winning novel by Roald Dahl, this fanciful and exciting story follows the enchanting escapades of a young boy and his grandmother as they turn the tables on the Grand High Witch's plan to turn all of Britain's children into mice.