The Reluctant Witch
Synopsis
The only surviving footage from Herk Harvey’s unfinished follow-up to Carnival of Souls. Based on a short story by sci-fi author James Gunn, the recovered work print—found in Harvey’s personal collection—offers a rare glimpse into the director’s unrealized vision, despite missing audio.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1971
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herk Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- James E. Gunn
- Original Title
- The Reluctant Witch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Centron Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herk Harvey
James E. Gunn
Department Leadership Roster
Herk Harvey
Director
James E. Gunn
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reluctant Witch
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What is The Reluctant Witch about?
The only surviving footage from Herk Harvey’s unfinished follow-up to Carnival of Souls. Based on a short story by sci-fi author James Gunn, the recovered work print—found in Harvey’s personal collection—offers a rare glimpse into the director’s unrealized vision, despite missing audio.
Who directed The Reluctant Witch?
The Reluctant Witch was directed by Herk Harvey.
Who stars in The Reluctant Witch?
The principal cast of The Reluctant Witch includes Not specified.
When was The Reluctant Witch released and how long is it?
The Reluctant Witch was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.