The Witches and the Grinnygog

The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) is a fantasy, family film directed by Diarmuid Lawrence rated 8.0/10.

An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.

Cast

Giles Harper

Colin Sogood

Heidi Mayo

Nan Sogood

Adam Woodyatt

Dave Firkettle

Zoe Loftin

Essie Firkettle

Paul Curtis

Jimmy Firkettle

Anna Wing

Edie Possett

Sheila Grant

Mrs. Ems

Patricia Hayes

Miss Bendybones

Olu Jacobs

Mr. Twebele Alabaster

John Barrard

Mr. Adam

Robert Swann

Reverend Anthony Sogood

Jane Wood

Mrs. Firkettle