Return To Halloweentown Review

Released in 2006, is the fourth and final installment of Disney Channel's Halloweentown franchise . The film is most notable for its controversial decision to recast the lead role of Marnie Piper, replacing original actress Kimberly J. Brown with Sara Paxton. Despite mixed reviews from fans regarding this change, the film was a major commercial success, premiering to over 7.5 million viewers and becoming one of the highest-rated Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs) of its time. Plot Overview

Now 18, Marnie Piper wins a full scholarship to the prestigious in Halloweentown. Upon arrival, she is frustrated to find a strict "no magic" rule for students, intended to maintain fairness for non-witch attendees. The story quickly shifts to a mystery involving: Return to Halloweentown

Appears in a limited capacity; much of her role was reportedly filled by a stand-in. Lucas Grabeel Returns as a romantic interest for Marnie. Scarlett Keely Purvis Released in 2006, is the fourth and final

Marnie's brother, who accompanies her to college and ultimately holds the key to the Gift. Debbie Reynolds Despite mixed reviews from fans regarding this change,