Escape to Witch Mountain

Escape to Witch Mountain

Year: 1995

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Rader

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The tale of two orphan twins with special powers who go looking for their origins. The two are hindered by an avaricious tycoon who only wants to exploit their abilities.

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1

Twin apparition beside Zoe's diner

Zoe Moon, a young waitress, witnesses infant twins Anna and Danny appear in a pillar of purple light behind her diner. The sight is shocking and she faints from the shock, unsure if her eyes are playing tricks on her. The incident hints at a mystery connected to Witch Mountain on the town's edge.

Evening Behind Zoe's Diner, near Witch Mountain
2

Bruno discovers the twins

Bruno, a local hermit, finds the children in the bed of his truck and moves Anna to the back of another nearby vehicle, hoping to keep them safe. Sheriff Bronson spots Bruno with Danny and orders him to freeze as the two children are separated by the involved transport. The truck carrying Anna drives away, leaving the twins across town from each other.

Night On the road near Bruno's truck
3

Danny's nine years in foster care

Danny spends nine years moving through various foster homes and frequently runs away, never finding stability. His social worker, frustrated by the cycle, drops him off at Lindsay Brown's orphanage. This sets the stage for a potential reunion with Anna once circumstances align.

Over nine years after initial discovery Various foster homes; Lindsay Brown's orphanage
4

Anna and Danny reunite at the orphanage

Anna saves Danny from Xander, an older boy at the orphanage who has a soft spot for her. At first they are unaware of their familial bond, but their growing closeness and shared mannerisms hint at a twin connection. Their reunion begins a slow realization that they belong together.

Shortly after Anna's rescue Lindsay Brown's Orphanage
5

Twins realize their twin connection

As they spend time together, their linked powers reawaken and they realize they are twins from another world. Their telekinetic abilities and identical quirks confirm a deep, pre-existing bond. The recognition marks a turning point in their relationship and the story.

Soon after the initial reunion Lindsay Brown's Orphanage
6

Edward Bolt's plan to exploit the twins

Edward Bolt, a local magnate, reveals his plan to adopt the twins for their safety while secretly aiming to exploit their powers to blast open Witch Mountain for its valuable rock. Waldo Fudd objects, warning that the mountain should be left alone, but Bolt presses forward anyway. The adoption becomes a front for a larger scheme.

During the adoption process Bolt's estate and related sites
7

Waldo Fudd reveals the twins' origin

Waldo Fudd, owner of a purple general store, reveals that he himself has the same abilities and explains they come from another world where everyone has a twin. He has dedicated himself to reuniting all the twins so they can return home. His revelation shifts the goal from mere safety to a larger quest.

After Anna and Danny discover their powers Waldo's General Store
8

Zoe seeks answers from Waldo

Zoe confronts Waldo, demanding answers about the twins' fate. Waldo dismisses her claims at first but leaves clues about what may happen if she chooses to help them. Zoe begins to piece together a larger map of the twins' destiny.

Shortly after meeting Waldo Waldo's General Store
9

Bolt's plan escalates

Bolt escalates his plan to use the twins' powers to blast open Witch Mountain, hoping to harvest its rock. Anna telepathically warns Danny of Bolt's intent, but Bolt holds Anna hostage to coerce his will. The situation becomes a time-sensitive threat.

During the scheme Near Witch Mountain; Bolt's operation
10

Rescue and escape to Waldo's shop

A repentant Xander rescues the twins and helps them flee to Waldo's shop, aided by a horse Danny can communicate with. Lindsay grows suspicious of Bolt as police are dispatched to retrieve the children. The twins' escape marks a turning point toward reunion.

Shortly after the rescue Xander's location and Waldo's shop
11

Zoe and Bruno guide the escape to Witch Mountain

Zoe and Bruno help Anna and Danny escape toward Witch Mountain, and they levitate Bruno's truck to aid their escape. The twins showcase stronger control over their powers as they move toward safety. This marks a final push toward the mountain where their true home awaits.

During the escape Escape route toward Witch Mountain
12

Bolt's arrest end the immediate threat

Luthor exposes Bolt's plot to Bronson, leading to Bolt's arrest. The danger is contained, but the twins still face the challenge of returning home and dealing with the gate that connects their worlds. The community begins to rally around them.

After Bolt's exposure Bronson's jurisdiction and Bolt's arrest site
13

Waldo and the twins await the final reunion

Waldo and the reunited twins gather at Witch Mountain, waiting for Anna and Danny to join them so they can all return home together. The moment emphasizes their shared destiny and the purpose of their journey. The gathering prepares for the final crossing.

Final gathering before departure Witch Mountain
14

Return home through the gate

All the twins return home in pairs, using Waldo's power to open the gateway between worlds. Anna and Danny are the last to pass through, and they close the gate behind them. Waldo notes he will be waiting for the next group of tourists as the door closes.

Final moments The gateway between Earth and the twins' home world
15

Ending: Witch Mountain shines with light

Zoe vows to tell their story, narrating that Witch Mountain is not haunted but glows with light. Waldo returns to his shop to wait for the next travelers, while the twins are safely back home. The town's legends are rewritten with a hopeful, cosmic twist.

After the departure Waldo's shop and Zoe's narration

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