The Witching of Ben Wagner

The Witching of Ben Wagner

G 1987 · 96 min · ★ 5.4 · Adventure, Family, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

A new family moves into town and their son, Ben, meets a mysterious girl named Regina, who is rumoured to be a witch.

Directed by Paul Annett · Written by Malcolm Marmorstein

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