Casper Meets Wendy
Movie Details:
| Based on | Casper the Friendly Ghost by Seymour Reit, Joe Oriolo Wendy the Good Little Witch by Steve Mufatti (artist) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Release date | September 22, 1998 |
| Running time | 1hr 34min |
| Age rating | PG |
| Starring | Cathy Moriarty Shelley Duvall Teri Garr George Hamilton Hilary Duff Richard Moll Vincent Schiavelli Blake Foster Voices: Jeremy Foley Bill Farmer Jim Ward Jess Harnell |
| Directed by | Sean McNamara |
| Written by | Jymn Magon |
| Produced by | Mike Elliott |
| Cinematography by | Christian Sebaldt |
| Edited by | John Gilbert |
| Music by | Udi Harpaz |
| Production Company | The Harvey Entertainment Company Saban Entertainment Brookwell McNamara Entertainment |
| Distributor | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
Live-action
- Hilary Duff as Wendy the Good Little Witch
- Cathy Moriarty as Gert
- Shelley Duvall as Gabby
- Teri Garr as Fanny
- George Hamilton as Desmond Spellman
- Richard Moll as Jules
- Vincent Schiavelli as Vincent
- Pauly Shore as The Oracle
- Blake Foster as Josh Jackman
- Logan Robbins as Logan
- Michael McDonald as Spike-Stretch
- Travis McKenna as Phil-Fatso
- Patrick Richwood as Vinne-Stinkie
Voice
- Jeremy Foley as Casper the Friendly Ghost
- Jim Ward as Stretch
- Bill Farmer as Stinkie
- Jess Harnell as Fatso
Supporting
- Rodger Halston as Larry Tullby
- Alan Thicke as Baseball Announcer
- Casper Van Dien as Crewcut Hunk
- Billy Burnette as Chef
- Maria Ford as Playmate (Fanny)
- Jim Wise as Hungry Fan
- Patricia Elliott as Snotty Woman (credited as Pat Elliot)
- Rodman Flender as Agile Dancer
- Elizabeth Gage as Swift Dancer
- Larry Robbins as Boogie-Lovin’ Dude
- Ben Stein as Lawyer (uncredited)
Storyline:
The story follows Casper, a friendly ghost, and Wendy, a young witch, as they team up to face challenges together. Their adventures revolve around themes of friendship, acceptance, and overcoming obstacles posed by those who misunderstand them. The film explores their efforts to navigate the complexities of their respective worlds while trying to avoid the antagonistic forces that threaten their friendship.
About Movie:
Casper Meets Wendy is an American fantasy comedy film that combines the beloved characters Casper the Friendly Ghost and Wendy the Good Little Witch. This film serves as a sequel to Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) and is the second spin-off/prequel to the 1995 film Casper.
Production Details
Casper Meets Wendy was produced by Saban Entertainment and was released direct-to-video on September 22, 1998. The film was met with mostly negative reviews from critics but was considered an improvement over its predecessor, Casper: A Spirited Beginning.
Reception
While it did not achieve significant critical acclaim, Casper Meets Wendy found a place in the hearts of younger audiences and fans of the franchise. Its television premiere occurred on October 24, 1999, on Fox Family.
Legacy
As part of the Casper franchise, this film continues to explore themes of friendship and acceptance while introducing new characters and adventures that resonate with family audiences.