Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

Year: 1993

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Stuart Margolin

FamilyFantasyComedyHorror

On Halloween night, two plucky sisters embark on a magical quest to rescue their parents from the grasp of their greedy, profit‑driven aunt. Along the way they encounter enchanted allies, whimsical spells, and mysterious new friends who help them thwart the aunt’s ruthless plans.

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1

Introduction of the Farmers' Financial Problems

Kelly and Lynn Farmer learn that their parents, Don and Christine, are deeply in debt and risk losing their home. The family visits Christine's Aunt Agatha to ask for a loan, but she immediately refuses help, setting the stage for the family's struggles.

2

Story of Aunt Agatha and the Witch's House

The girls meet Aunt Agatha's grave digger who recounts the history of their home, once belonging to a powerful witch. He tells them about the moonstone hidden inside the house, which grants magical power and the history of Agatha's twin sister Sophia, who was banished into a mirror.

Aunt Agatha's house
3

The Curse and the Midnight Deadline

The digger explains that Agatha cast a spell trapping her sister Sophia in a mirror, and that on Halloween, at midnight, the spell will become permanent unless broken by twins possessing the moonstone. The girls decide to rescue Aunt Sophia before it's too late.

7th year Halloween midnight
4

Planning the Rescue Mission

Kelly and Lynn learn that Aunt Agatha always wears the moonstone around her neck, making it difficult to steal. They switch costumes with other trick-or-treaters to sneak out and seek help, carrying a magical toy wand as their guide.

Halloween night Their home and trick-or-treating route
5

Meeting Allies and Gathering Clues

The girls meet Mr. N, a homeless man who offers assistance, and visit a psychic to find the witches' gathering. Using the magical wand, they locate the gathering site near the woods and head toward it, with Oscar the dwarf agreeing to help them.

Woods and a small house
6

The Gathering and Aunt Agatha's Plan

The girls arrive at the witches' gathering in costumes and witness Aunt Agatha revealing her story of the spell cast on her sister. Aunt Agatha plans to gain more power by stealing the moonstone from her own home, leading to chaos and pursuit through town.

Halloween night Witches' gathering location
7

Split and Pursuit

Lynn and Oscar head towards Aunt Agatha's house with the moonstone, while Kelly joins Mr. N in a confrontation. Aunt Agatha and her butler follow, leading to chase scenes in abandoned locations and townsides, with Mr. N turning into a crow to fight her magic.

Town and abandoned warehouse
8

Rescuing Aunt Sophia

Lynn finds Aunt Sophia trapped in the attic, and Kelly escapes from George. The group, now split, races against time to find the mirror where Sophia is held. Lynn promises to help Sophia and refuses to betray her sister, strengthening their bond.

Few minutes before midnight Aunt Agatha's house
9

Breaking the Spell

With moments left before midnight, Lynn and Kelly, united in love and courage, ask Aunt Sophia for the incantation to break the spell. Aunt Agatha tries to stop them but ultimately falls into her own mirror, which shatters, trapping her in the netherworld forever.

Midnight Aunt Agatha's mansion
10

Restoration and Celebration

Aunt Sophia is freed and returns to her family, who celebrate their victory. The twins are praised for their bravery, and Aunt Sophia and George redecorate the mansion, promising a new start. The family happily moves forward, thankful for the magic family bond.

After midnight Farmers' home
11

Final Encounter with Aunt Agatha

While cleaning the attic, the twins see Aunt Agatha's face in a broken mirror shard, pleading for help. They refuse her request, symbolizing their full victory over her evil, and walk away holding hands with the magic wand, ending the story.

Days later Attic

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