In addition to the magical stories and captivating illustrations, that’s why Roald Dahl’s books are so popular – nothing is watered down for the young audience, whether that’s Miss Trunchbull shoving children into a cupboard full of nails, or Augustus Gloop seemingly dying in a river of chocolate.Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 04:00:59 Associated-names Blake, Quentin, illustrator Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA1778610 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier If the reboot of Doctor Who has taught us anything, it’s that children don’t need to be patronised, and they want to be freaked out as much as adults. Robert Zemeckis and Anne Hathaway are teaming up for a new adaptation of The Witches, which will stay true to the Roald Dahl book.Ĭonsidering how scarred I was by the original film, I should be petrified of this remake.
He was furious that Nicolas Roeg diverted away from the ending in the book – where Luke stays as a mouse and is told he’ll only live about nine years – so much so, that he called the adaptation ‘utterly appalling’ and demanded his name be removed from the credits.īut now, the legendary author may get the depressing ending he always wanted.
The kids beat the witches at their own game and are restored to their human forms in the end, but Roald Dahl didn’t actually want a happy ending.
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