Published May 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Are you scared? Hm? 30 years later, this cult classic thriller is still the best take on a beloved horror subgenre Image: Columbia Pictures/Everett Collection When it comes to movies about witches, there are several strong contenders for best entry in the subgenre. From classics like Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic to ironic entries in the canon like The Love Witch to downright terrifying films like The Witch to the hallucinatory horror of Suspiria . But one film arguably beats out all the rest with its portrayal of female adolescence through the filter of a witchy thrills. As of May 3, director Andrew Fleming's anthem for misfits, The Craft , has turned 30. Following four teen girls who become friends through witchcraft before a Lord of the Flies mentality ends their alliance forever, The Craft continues to rank near the top of just about everyone's list of "best witch movies." What's not to love?…