Witchboard

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Witchboard

R,

1986,

1h 38m,

Horror

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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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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 16, 2026

Lethargically directed by Kevin S. Tenney, who also wrote the screenplay, "Witchboard" proves you don't need to drink decaffeinated coffee to sleep like a baby -- from frame one on.

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Sarah Vincent

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Aug 19, 2025

“Witchboard” is an uneven horror classic that has a strong narrative, but the execution needed improvement.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Jan 4, 2022

2/5

It has some interesting ideas but this is a dull, flatly-directed and brightly-lit slog of a "horror" film.

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Dec 30, 2021

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!

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C.H. Newell

Father Son Holy Gore

May 1, 2019

3.5/5

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.

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Heather Wixson

Daily Dead

Jan 8, 2016

2.5/5

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.

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Draco P

Aug 17, 2017

I actually enjoy this movie. I watched it often as a kid in the late 90s, so it holds some nostalgia. Not anywhere near as cheesy as a lot of the 80s horror movies.

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George G

Jun 29, 2017

I have seen this movie multiple times and watching it again now! One of the best B Horror movies I've ever seen with just the right amount of creepy moments and gore to make the avid horror fan proud! Loved the cast also it was superbly acted but I especially loved Brandon! A must see if you are a fan of supernatural horror! Witchboard is a "CUT" (PUN intended) above the rest!:)

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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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