'The Craft' At 30: Where Is The Cast Now?
If you're a millennial (or older), you might want to sit down. The Craft was released on May 3, 1996, which makes the witchy favorite… 30 years old! Three decades later, it's still well-loved by horror veterans and newbies alike. That comes down to its timeless themes about social outcasts gaining power and flipping the tables. But, similar to Carrie (1976), that type of power comes with a price, especially when dealing with the complicated dynamics between teenage girls.
Grungy, moody, and perfectly '90s, The Craft is a favorite for a reason. While it remains a major highlight in the actors' filmographies, it's not the only thing they've done. Curious about where The Craft cast is now? Find some of their most popular roles below.
Robin Tunney as Sarah Bailey
Ask most fans, and they'll tell you that The Craft was Robin Tunney's breakout role, although Empire Records (1995) is also a contender. Just a year after playing "good girl" Sarah Bailey in the teen witch movie, Tunney won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress in Niagara, Niagara (1997), where she played a woman with Tourette's. Not long after, in the early 2000s, she starred in arguably her most famous movies: Cherish (2002) and Open Window (2006), be mindful of SA trigger warnings on that last one.
These days, Tunney still acts. After playing Teresa Lisbon during The Mentalist's seven-season run, Tunney appeared in Looking Glass (2018) and Horse Girl (2020), a unique psychological drama that's well worth checking out on Netflix if you like surreal, "what is happening?" thrillers.
One to watch: If you want to maximize your time with Robin Tunney, The Mentalist is your best bet, especially if you dig high-stakes mysteries.
Fairuza Balk as Nancy Downs
Similar to Christina Ricci and Winona Ryder, Fairuza Balk is a '90s goth girl icon. Her role as Nancy Downs is a big reason for that, but not the only one. Proof in point: The Waterboy (1998) and Almost Famous (2000), where she plays different, but equally edgy-looking characters. Like her co-stars, Balk still acts, but she also makes music.
More recently, you can find Balk in shows like Ray Donovan (2013) and Paradise City (2021). Balk also made a fun cameo in The Craft: Legacy (2020), a legacy sequel to the original movie that has its fans, but didn't make quite the same pop culture splash as its predecessor.
One to watch: Honestly, Fairuza Balk is so iconic as Nancy that it's the role, but The Waterboy puts her in a more comedic role that's fun to see.
Neve Campbell as Bonnie
Of all the actors on this list, Campbell might be the most well-known. A large part of that comes from her involvement in the Scream franchise, where she plays iconic final girl Sidney Prescott. Campbell's roles in Wild Things (1998), Panic (2000), and The Company (2007) also helped solidify her as a late '90s and early 2000s favorite.
Still, Campbell remains a force to be reckoned with. She stars in The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) and reprised her "scream queen" role for Scream (2022) and Scream 7, where she doesn't miss a beat returning to the butt-kicking Sidney Prescott, this time with an even more hardened exterior.
One to watch: Nothing compares to Wes Craven's original 1996 movie, but Scream 7 is a decent swan song for Sidney, where Campbell gets to step into a motherly role with Isabel May.
Rachel True as Rochelle
The Craft undoubtedly remains one of Rachel True's best and most well-known performances to date. Not long after, she starred in comedies like Nowhere (1997) and Half Baked (1998). She also starred in Half & Half (2022) for four seasons, which makes the underrated sitcom a must-watch for anyone wanting to see more of True. You may also remember her from The Drew Carey Show—at least if you're anything like me.
In the modern era, True returned to the horror genre in Agnes (2021). She has also guest-starred on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (2016), History of Horror (2018), Queer for Fear (2022), and Horror Noir (2019), all of which are highly, highly recommended for horror fans.
One to watch: Check out Harlem (2021), specifically Season 2, if you want to see True return to her comedy roots.
Skeet Ulrich as Chris Hooker
While Skeet Ulrich isn't part of The Craft's main quartet of witches, he still plays a significant part in the movie as their antagonist and later victim. Like Neve Campbell, Ulrich is often best known for his role in 1996's Scream, where he played Sidney Prescott's boyfriend—a role he also reprised (briefly) in 2022's Scream. However, Riverdale (2017) fans will most definitely know him as FP Jones.
Anyone interested in seeing more of Ulrich should also check out Law & Order: LA (2010). Jericho (2006), although a bit older at this point, is also the perfect underrated series for high-stakes survival stories, similar to The Walking Dead (2010), just minus the zombies.
One to watch: While Ulrich has done a lot since The Craft, Riverdale takes the crown for reinvigorating his career.
