This continuation of the story concerning the character "Dorothy" (Fairuza Balk) incorporates some genuinely unsettling aspects. Following her initial experience in "Oz," she's deeply affected, and her worried “Auntie Em” (Piper Laurie) attempts to assist her through electrical treatment. Fortunately, a storm intervenes, allowing Dorothy to flee from the institution where she was supposed to receive care; this leads …

Return to Oz is acceptable, but I didn’t find myself enjoying it very much. I appreciated the darker tone present early on; it was unexpected and a pleasant surprise. However, beyond that initial impression, there wasn't much for me to like. The world of Oz itself lacked the sense of wonder it should have conveyed, and I found the non-human characters uninteresting. Regarding the actors, Jean Marsh as Princess…