A suburban housewife chokes to death and is brought back to life by a spell cast by her wacky sister.
Costume
Shelley Long's post-death wardrobe upgrade is genuinely iconic.
Acting
Judith Ivey's chaotic witch energy carries half the film.
Director
Frank Perry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Frank Perry's first studio comedy after serious dramas like 'Mommie Dearest' — he reportedly hated the experience.
Released the same year as 'Mannequin' and 'Overboard,' it rode the wave of supernatural romantic comedies where women get magical second chances at life.
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