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Witchboard

Play trailer Poster for Witchboard R Released Dec 31, 1986 1h 38m Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 “Witchboard” is an uneven horror classic that has a strong narrative, but the execution needed improvement. Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast It has some interesting ideas but this is a dull, flatly-directed and brightly-lit slog of a "horror" film. Rated: 2/5 Jan 4, 2022 Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast 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! Dec 30, 2021 Full Review C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore 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. Rated: 3.5/5 May 1, 2019 Full Review Heather Wixson Daily Dead 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. Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 8, 2016 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed An eerie, and occasionally creepy supernatural mystery... Feb 6, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Anthony H. 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Melissa L 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! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Jay H 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review J.D. C 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. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Stoner J Always loved this movie. Not many good Ouija movies out there (Ouija comes to mind). But this one is really good. Im Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/13/23 Full Review Steve D You have seen it done better even the same year. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review 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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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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