The teen comic fantasy drama Teen Witch premiered 33 years ago. The film, which flopped at the box office, picked up rave years after its release to become a cult classic- "Who would ever really wanna go and top that?" With its combination of spells, rap music, and comedy, Teen Witch is one of the intriguing '80s Movies You Need To Watch At Least Once.
The teen-themed movie was centered around a nerdy teenage girl as she navigates around fulfilling her heart desires after she receives mystical powers on her 16th birthday. The film was a bizarre perfection brought to life by predominantly unknown actors. Here is what the cast of Teen Witch is doing over three decades after they appeared in the 1989 movie.
8 Robyn Lively Is Still Acting
Robyn won many hearts with her portrayal of Louise Miller, the teenage schoolgirl who used her powers to achieve her heart's desires. Coming from a family of actors, including being Blake Lively's older sister, means that the screen has always been Robyn's playground, so after starring in the 1989 comedy-drama, Robyn simply continued in her craft.
Although her popularity dwindled over the years, The Karate Kid Part III star featured in supporting roles, including a recent cameo in Cobra Kai.
7 Dan Gauthier Owns An Acting Studio
Gauthier was pure flames when he played the role of Brad Powell, the coolest guy in school. Considering Teen Witch was his first feature film, Gauthier delivered on his part while serenading viewers with his good looks.
Since starring in the movie, the Forget Me Not star has continued to feature in films and Television projects. With years of experience in acting, Gauthier established an acting studio to help upcoming actors sharpen their skills.
6 Zelda Rubinstein Passed Away
Rubinstein bodied the role of Madame Serena, the mysterious seer who opened Louise Miller to the world of witchcraft. After starring in the comic fantasy film, the lab technician turned actress continued to express her talents in acting well into the early aughts.
Outside acting, the Poltergeist star was an activist who channeled her advocacy to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, In 2010, the Poltergeist actress died at 76 from preexisting health conditions.
5 Joshua John Miller Works Behind The Scene
Joshua Miller portrayed Richie Miller, Louise's younger brother - like every younger brother is to their older sister, Richie was a combination of sweet, cute, and mischievous.
Although the child star starred in a handful of movies after Teen Witch, he predominantly worked behind the scenes to bring several projects to life. These days, Miller is sharing his passion for screenwriting with his partner M. A. Fortin - together, the couple has written a horror comedy film, The Final Girls, and a crime drama series Queen of the South.
4 Lisa Fuller Quit Acting For Music
Lisa Fuller played the role of Randa, the popular girl who was Louise's rival over their mutual love interest. While Randa didn't end up with Brad Powell in the film, she won him in real life. The lovebirds started a steamy relationship onset of the movie and got married shortly after.
Fuller quit acting in 1989 to focus on music. In 2006, Fuller released her first studio album, Teach Me Tonight, to kick-start her musical career.
3 Mandy Ingber Is A Yoga Instructor
Mandy Ingber may reenact her famously awesome rap as many times as possible, but it will be nowhere near as iconic as when she did as Polly in the movie.
Mandy closed the curtains of her acting career after starring in the comic fantasy film, and she moved on to develop a career in the wellness industry. These days Mandy is a celebrity yoga instructor credited with creating Yogalosophy, a technique that married astrology and yoga.
2 Tina Caspary Is A Dancer
Like her supporting role as Shawn in Teen Witch, Tina starred in a couple of teenage-themed dramas in the '80s before leaving to pursue her passion in dance. Years after she quit acting, Tina made giant strides in dancing, including launching her activewear merch and appearing in music videos by music artists.
Currently, Tina is on the faculty of Radix Dance, a dance company that expands the horizons of growing dancers.
1 Noah Blake is An Acting Instructor
The supersonic 'Top That!' scene would have been incomplete without Noah's character. Although he recently starred in the 2022 horror drama Red Rooms, Noah has not acted much since Teen Witch.
Regardless of his long hiatus from acting, the Mystery Men actor has been making the most of his talents. Per his Twitter bio, Noah founded a business that helps groom upcoming actors to scale audition rounds.
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