An orphan who practices hypnosis faces off against a bank robber who wants her book on the art form.
Acting
Raffey Cassidy carries this entire film on her tiny shoulders.
Costume
Joan Collins serving EVIL AUNTIE lewks in every scene she's in.
Practical Effects
The hypnosis spiral effects — gloriously cheesy, zero shame.
Director
Christopher N. Rowley
Raffey Cassidy
Molly Moon
Dominic Monaghan
Nockman
Lesley Manville
Miss Adderstone
Emily Watson
Miss Trinklebury
Joan Collins
Tracey Nockman
Anne-Marie Duff
Lucy Logan
Celia Imrie
Edna
Sadie Frost
Mrs. Alabaster
Gary Kemp
Cregg
Omid Djalili
Barry Rix
Fern Deacon
Hazel
David Menkin
Qube Dad
Grahame Fox
Shotgun
Ben Miller
Mr. Alabaster
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Christopher N. Rowley's only theatrical feature; he mostly directs TV now, which explains the 'made-for-TV energy'.
The book series by Georgia Byng was HUGE in early 2000s UK schools — this film arrived a decade too late for its target audience.
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