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Witchboard

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
7.1K
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Tawny Kitaen and J.P. Luebsen in Witchboard (1986)
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When his girlfriend becomes dangerously obsessed with a ghost she contacted using a ouija board, Jim reluctantly joins forces with her ex - his own estranged childhood best friend - to ident... Read allWhen his girlfriend becomes dangerously obsessed with a ghost she contacted using a ouija board, Jim reluctantly joins forces with her ex - his own estranged childhood best friend - to identify and exorcise the evil spirit.When his girlfriend becomes dangerously obsessed with a ghost she contacted using a ouija board, Jim reluctantly joins forces with her ex - his own estranged childhood best friend - to identify and exorcise the evil spirit.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
7.1K
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  • Director
    • Kevin Tenney
  • Writer
    • Kevin Tenney
  • Stars
    • Todd Allen
    • Tawny Kitaen
    • Stephen Nichols
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kevin Tenney
  • Writer
    • Kevin Tenney
  • Stars
    • Todd Allen
    • Tawny Kitaen
    • Stephen Nichols
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Todd Allen in Witchboard (1986)
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    Todd Allen
    Todd Allen
    • Jim Moraras Jim Morar
    Tawny Kitaen
    Tawny Kitaen
    • Linda Brewsteras Linda Brewster
    Stephen Nichols
    Stephen Nichols
    • Brandon Sinclairas Brandon Sinclair
    Kathleen Wilhoite
    Kathleen Wilhoite
    • Zarabethas Zarabeth
    Burke Byrnes
    • Lt. Dewhurstas Lt. Dewhurst
    James W. Quinn
    James W. Quinn
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    Rose Marie
    Rose Marie
    • Mrs. Mosesas Mrs. Moses
    Judy Tatum
    • Dr. Gelineauas Dr. Gelineau
    Gloria Hayes
    • Wandaas Wanda
    J.P. Luebsen
    J.P. Luebsen
    • Malfeitoras Malfeitor
    Susan Nickerson
    • Chrisas Chris
    Ryan Carroll
    • Rogeras Roger
    Kenny Rhodes
    Kenny Rhodes
    • Mikeas Mike
    Clare Bristol
    • Anchorwomanas Anchorwoman
    Ty Copeman
    Ty Copeman
    • Party Manas Party Man
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    • Director
      • Kevin Tenney
    • Writer
      • Kevin Tenney
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The house in the film was also used in Waxwork (1988) and Willard (1971). This Los Angeles home has since been "retired" as a filming location.
    • Goofs
      Though out the movie Linda's fingernail polish changes from red to clear
    • Quotes

      Zarabeth: Hang loose, stay cool, and don't forget your psychic humor.

    • Connections
      Featured in Rewind This! (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Bump In The Night
      Performed by Steel Breeze

    User reviews94

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Better then it had any right to be
    This isn't Shakespeare, but as far as Ouija board movies go, it was decent. You get some kills (not gory enough) some boobs, some 80's hair and fashion, and a whole lot of homoerotic tension between the two leads (unintentional). But it adds up to a quick moving, decent little cheesy horror movie. Not amazing, but not the worst thing you can see.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ploca zla
    • Filming locations
      • Higgins-Verbeck-Hirsch Mansion - 637 South Lucerne Boulevard, Windsor Square, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paragon Arts International
      • Blue Rider Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,369,373
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,435
      • Jan 4, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,369,373
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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