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Superstition

  • 19821982
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.9K
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Superstition (1982)
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  • Horror
A witch put to death in 1692 swears vengeance on her persecutors and returns to the present day to punish their descendants.A witch put to death in 1692 swears vengeance on her persecutors and returns to the present day to punish their descendants.A witch put to death in 1692 swears vengeance on her persecutors and returns to the present day to punish their descendants.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.9K
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  • Director
    • James W. Roberson
  • Writers
    • Galen Thompson(screenplay)
    • Michael O. Sajbel(story)
    • Bret Thompson Plate(story)
  • Stars
    • James Houghton
    • Albert Salmi
    • Lynn Carlin
Top credits
  • Director
    • James W. Roberson
  • Writers
    • Galen Thompson(screenplay)
    • Michael O. Sajbel(story)
    • Bret Thompson Plate(story)
  • Stars
    • James Houghton
    • Albert Salmi
    • Lynn Carlin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
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    Heidi Bohay, Lynn Carlin, and Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Heidi Bohay in Superstition (1982)
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    Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
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    James Houghton
    James Houghton
    • Rev. David Thompsonas Rev. David Thompson
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Inspector Sturgessas Inspector Sturgess
    Lynn Carlin
    Lynn Carlin
    • Melinda Leahyas Melinda Leahy
    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Reverend George Leahyas Reverend George Leahy
    Jacquelyn Hyde
    Jacquelyn Hyde
    • Elvira Sharackas Elvira Sharack
    Robert Symonds
    Robert Symonds
    • Reverend Andrew Pikeas Reverend Andrew Pike
    Heidi Bohay
    • Ann Leahyas Ann Leahy
    Maylo McCaslin
    Maylo McCaslin
    • Sheryl Leahyas Sheryl Leahy
    Carole Goldman
    Carole Goldman
    • Elondra Sharackas Elondra Sharack
    Stacy Keach Sr.
    Stacy Keach Sr.
    • Rev. Henry Maieras Rev. Henry Maier
    Kim Marie
    • Mary Shireas Mary Shire
    Billy Jayne
    Billy Jayne
    • Justin Leahyas Justin Leahy
    • (as Billy Jacoby)
    Johnny Doran
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Bennett James
    • Artyas Arty
    • (as Bennett Liss)
    Joshua Cadman
    Joshua Cadman
    • Arlenas Arlen
    • (as Josh Cadman)
    John Alderman
    John Alderman
    • Rombergas Romberg
    Nova Ball
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Morgan Strickland
    • Director
      • James W. Roberson
    • Writers
      • Galen Thompson(screenplay)
      • Michael O. Sajbel(story)
      • Bret Thompson Plate(story)
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    • Trivia
      Superstition was extremely popular on pre-cert video in the UK on the VTC label in the early 1980s. It was so popular that it actually got a subsequent cinema release in 1984, under the title "The Witch", courtesy of Bordeaux Films International. This is one of the few times a video release was followed up by a theatrical release, rather than the other way around. It was then re-released by Stablecane under the title "The Witch", again on video shortly afterward.
    • Goofs
      During the flashback to 1692, as Father Andrew is getting murdered, they show his feet are shown flailing about. Problem is the materials (e.g. neoprene) used in his sandals would not be invented for another 250 years.
    • Quotes

      Ann Leahy: [slapping Cheryl] Shut your bitchy mouth!

    • Connections
      Featured in Video Nasties: Draconian Days (2014)

    User reviews80

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    Top review
    7/10
    Above average
    I found this to be a very enjoyable film, and quite unique.

    The supernatural /slasher/gore mix works really well, and the pacing of the film is excellent, not a minute is wasted, there's no padding, so it doesn't outstay its welcome.

    Obviously not the biggest budget, but the sequence set in 1692 looks great and really adds to the atmosphere.

    I definitely recommend a viewing. I watched the Scream Factory blu ray, and when the film is well lit, it looks great, in the darker scenes, not so much. There are also a lot of speckles/flecks evident in the darker scenes, but overall the picture is good.
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    • Jun 5, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Witch
    • Filming locations
      • Garbutt House, 1809 Apex Ave. Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Entertainment
      • Panaria
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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