In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the whimsical yet terrifying world of Roald Dahl's classic novel The Witches and compare it to the 2020 movie adaptation directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Anne Hathaway. From the unforgettable characters to the major plot changes, we break down what worked, what didn't, and how each version captured the essence of Dahl's dark fantasy. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri. Content Warnings: Child endangerment, transformations, dark magic, mild horror elements, scenes of body horror, creepy imagery that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive viewers. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * The Witches by Roald Dahl [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6327.The_Witches] * The Witches (2020 film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805647/] Question of the Episode: * If you could become any animal, what would you choose? Share your opinions with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/basedonabookpodcast/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@basedonabookpodcast], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563242349371], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@basedonabookpodcast], or email us at [email protected] Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to "Based on a Book" on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/based-on-a-book/id1760337136] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jeQpLLkQxs4gDNeekGvmd]! Intro/Outro Music -Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/konstantin-garbuzyuk/zombie-party Thanks for listening to "Based on a Book" - see you in the next chapter!