Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- spooky
- playful
- witty
- halloween viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics and viewers generally regard the film as an entertaining, atmospheric Scooby-Doo mystery with strong character appeal, though its reception is mixed overall.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on Oakhaven, Sarah Ravencroft’s history, and sightings linked to an alleged witch’s ghost.
The Hex Girls bring an all-female Gothic rock performance identity and audience to the Autumn Harvest Festival.
The Gang investigate mysterious sightings that initially resemble a conventional criminal mystery before becoming something more.
The Oakhaven investigation unfolds during the town’s Autumn Harvest Festival.
Films like Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost, and why
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
animated family mystery with supernatural scares, comic sleuthing, and a colorful ensemble
Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf
family-friendly animated whodunit blending spooky folklore, humor, and adventure
The Addams Family
playful supernatural mystery featuring a small-town setting, comic investigation, and animated adventure
The Nightmare Before Christmas
family-oriented animated fantasy mystery with eccentric characters and spooky atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Jim Stenstrum
- Release Date
- 1999-10-05
- Runtime
- 70 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (509)
Cast
- Scott Innes
- Mary Kay Bergman
- Frank Welker
- B.J. Ward
- Tim Curry
- Kimberly Brooks
- Jennifer Hale
- Jane Wiedlin
- Bob Joles
- Tress MacNeille
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost about?
- The Mystery Gang’s visit to a New England harvest festival becomes a spirited supernatural investigation involving an infamous witch, a celebrated horror writer, and the Hex Girls.
- What is Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost as mild.
- What did critics think of Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost?
- Critics and viewers generally regard the film as an entertaining, atmospheric Scooby-Doo mystery with strong character appeal, though its reception is mixed overall.
- Which films are like Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost?
- Films with a similar feel include Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, The Addams Family, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- How long is Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost?
- Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost runs 70 minutes.
- Where can I watch Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost?
- In United States, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
In Ember's collections
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