Brenda Blethyn

Roald Dahl's scarytale is told in deliciously diabolical style by director Nic Roeg and the effects masters at Jim Henson's Creature Workshop. Anjelica Huston relishes her role as the warty old sorceress who plans to turn every child in England into mice. Rowan Atkinson, Jane Horrocks and Brenda Blethyn all find themselves caught in the fiendish plot.

Ex-Con Nick has a problem. One of the most vicious loan sharks in the city is cashing in on all his debts. Given 24 hours to raise $100,000, Nick and his partner Bing embark on violent crime filled thrill ride to raise the cash before time runs out.