Who wrote the 1984 novel ‘The Witches of Eastwick’?
The Witches of Eastwick The Witches of Eastwick The Witches of Eastwick is a 1984 novel by American writer John Updike. A sequel, "The Widows of Eastwick", was published in 2008. The story, set in the fictional Rhode Island town of Eastwick in the late 1960s, follows the witches Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont, who acquired their powers after leaving or being left by their husbands (although Alexandra is a widow). Their coven is upset by the arrival of Darryl Van Horne, who buys a neglected mansion outside of town. The mysterious Darryl seduces each of the women, encouraging their creative powers
The Witches of Eastwick (film) was commissioned to hand-carve all the wooden signs for the businesses shown in the movie, including the newspaper where Michelle Pfeiffer's character worked – "The Eastwick Word". The musical score for "The Witches of Eastwick" was composed by John Williams. A soundtrack album was released by Warner Bros. Records in 1987. "The Witches of Eastwick" received positive reviews. It currently holds a rating of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31 reviews, with the consensus "A wickedly funny tale of three witches and their duel with the Devil, fueled by some delicious fantasy and arch comedic performances." On Metacritic, based