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Superstition

  • 19821982
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.9K
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Superstition (1982)
Home Video Trailer from Anchor Bay Entertainment
Play trailer1:52
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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
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James W. Roberson
  • Writers
    • Galen Thompson
    • Michael O. Sajbel
    • Bret Thompson Plate
  • Stars
    • James Houghton
    • Albert Salmi
    • Lynn Carlin
Top credits
  • Director
    • James W. Roberson
  • Writers
    • Galen Thompson
    • Michael O. Sajbel
    • Bret Thompson Plate
  • Stars
    • James Houghton
    • Albert Salmi
    • Lynn Carlin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Superstition
    Trailer 1:52
    Superstition

    Photos65

    Superstition (1982)
    Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Heidi Bohay, Lynn Carlin, and Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Heidi Bohay in Superstition (1982)
    Jacquelyn Hyde in Superstition (1982)
    Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Maylo McCaslin in Superstition (1982)
    Billy Jayne in Superstition (1982)
    Lynn Carlin and Larry Pennell in Superstition (1982)
    Heidi Bohay in Superstition (1982)
    Heidi Bohay in Superstition (1982)

    Top cast

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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 Liss
    • Artyas Arty
    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)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A family moves into a long-condemned New England household with a big pond out back that everybody loves to swim in. Soon, however, they find that the pond was the site of the execution- by-drowning of a witch three hundred years before, and she's back to revenge herself on anybody nearby, whether they're Catholic or not. —Brian J. Wright <tyrannorabbit@hotmail.com>
    slashervideo nastymurder of a childpsychotronic filmsupernatural power42 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You'll believe it just before you die...
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    This isn't bad at all
    I was surprised by this low budget horror movie. It isn't a masterpiece, but overall it's well done - certainly better than THE AMITYVILLE HORROR. Things happen in this movie that take you by surprise - both genuine shocks, and seeing stuff you usually never see in horror movies! And there are some splatter scenes that will really take your attention. You probably won't see this on TV, (and if you do, it'll be severely cut), so do some detective work in the video stores in your area. You won't be disappointed.
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    • Sep 4, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1982 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La malédiction de la sorcière
    • Filming locations
      • Garbutt House, 1809 Apex Ave. Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Entertainment
      • Panaria
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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