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Witchboard

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When Jim (Todd Allen) and Linda (Tawny Kitaen) decide to throw a party, Linda's ex-boyfriend -- and Jim's ex-friend -- Brandon (Stephen Nichols) brings out a Ouija board to contact a pleasant, childish spirit named David with whom he communicates often. Apparently, the lines get crossed, because they instead reach across the supernatural divide to the decidedly less pleasant Malfeitor, who uses his connection to the world of the living to wreak havoc and terrify his new acquaintances.
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Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Aug 19
“Witchboard” is an uneven horror classic that has a strong narrative, but the execution needed improvement. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast 01/04/2022
2/5
It has some interesting ideas but this is a dull, flatly-directed and brightly-lit slog of a "horror" film. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast 12/30/2021
This 80s possession "thriller" is equal parts dumb and silly, but its (unintentional?) fascination with the gay relationship between Brandon and Jim elevates it. Plus Tawny Kitaen's luscious hair in a number of hats! Go to Full Review C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore 05/01/2019
3.5/5
Witchboard played its own part in making the Ouija board and the idea of playing around with it when you don't understand the implications a genre staple. Go to Full Review Heather Wixson Daily Dead 01/08/2016
2.5/5
By and large, Witchboard is a movie I enjoy, but mostly for the nostalgia factor and the fact that Tenney was taking some risks at that particular time in the genre. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 02/06/2014
An eerie, and occasionally creepy supernatural mystery... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mania I. @TheMania510 Nov 9 A fun little popcorn horror movie that gets bigged down by overacting and underwriting. Moves at a good pace and has heart. See more Anthony H. @Hardy Aug 14 Witchboard was a corny yet intriguing movie. However, it was unfortunately predictable in its main antagonist. While it was a good film for its time, it falls short in modern times. It was interesting enough to keep my attention, but not something I would watch again. See more Melissa L Aug 5 I missed seeing this movie in the '80s. I think it's another great '80s horror flick with some recognizable stars. In addition, along with most '80s horror movies, it has some good music in it. I liked the storyline and ending, and I thought the acting was great, as well. Once again, I would advise you to ignore the low ratings, and if you're a fan of '80s horror movies, check out this one! See more Jay H 10/05/2024 This would be a good horror movie to show to someone who doesn't really like the genre, or isn't very familiar with it. It's spooky without being scary, it has mild gore, and a fairly solid story. The acting is good, too. See more J.D. C 06/04/2024 This 80's movie was definitely BETTER than all the other Ouija movies out there today. It was well casted, great special effects and just creepy with a great story. It stuck to the rules, NEVER play it by yourself, NEVER trust anyone on the other side and if you're addicted to the board...then you need a medium! The film itself was incredibly true and in this case the medium was even killed by having the wrong spirit go through her. The music was eerie and the film gave a vibe of classic 80's horror. Not even the new Ouija Board movies can compare to this one. The best thing about it was that there were NO CGI effects at all except for the final scene. The acting was great and so was the story. I highly recommend this flick if you're an 80's horror fan. See more Stoner J @Stoner 11/13/2023 Always loved this movie. Not many good Ouija movies out there (Ouija comes to mind). But this one is really good. Im See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Tenney

Director

Todd Allen

Jim Morar

Tawny Kitaen

Linda Brewster

Stephen Nichols

Brandon Sinclair

Kathleen Wilhoite

Zarabeth

Burke Byrnes

Lt. Dewhurst

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Witchboard

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Synopsis When Jim (Todd Allen) and Linda (Tawny Kitaen) decide to throw a party, Linda's ex-boyfriend -- and Jim's ex-friend -- Brandon (Stephen Nichols) brings out a Ouija board to contact a pleasant, childish spirit named David with whom he communicates often. Apparently, the lines get crossed, because they instead reach across the supernatural divide to the decidedly less pleasant Malfeitor, who uses his connection to the world of the living to wreak havoc and terrify his new acquaintances.
Director
Kevin Tenney
Producer
Gerald Geoffray
Screenwriter
Kevin Tenney
Production Co
Paragon Arts International
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 31, 1986, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.1M
Runtime
1h 38m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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