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Witchboard

Seen it?

1986 | 98 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Playing around with a Ouija board, a trio of friends succeeds in contacting the spirit of a young boy. Trouble begins when the evil spirit, Malfeitor, takes over one of their bodies.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Tenney

  • Todd AllenJim Morar
  • Tawny KitaenLinda Brewster
  • Stephen NicholsBrandon Sinclair
  • Kathleen WilhoiteZarabeth
  • Burke ByrnesLt. Dewhurst
  • James W. QuinnLloyd
  • Rose MarieMrs. Moses
  • Judy TatumDr. Gelineau
  • Gloria HayesWanda
  • J.P. LuebsenMalfeitor