Witchboard(1986)
It's more than just a game.
Witchboard Synopsis
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.
Witchboard (1986) is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Kevin Tenney, released on December 31, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Todd Allen, Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols and Kathleen Wilhoite. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 212 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Tenney
- Writers:
- Kevin Tenney
- Producers:
- Jeff Geoffray
- Cinematographer:
- Roy H. Wagner
- Composer:
- Dennis Michael Tenney
- Production:
- Paragon Arts International, Blue Rider Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,369,373
- Status:
- Released
Witchboard (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Witchboard before you stream it.
Witchboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Todd Allen
as Jim Morar
Tawny Kitaen
as Linda Brewster
Stephen Nichols
as Brandon Sinclair
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Zarabeth
Burke Byrnes
as Lt. Dewhurst
- James W. Quinn
James W. Quinn
as Lloyd
Rose Marie
as Mrs. Moses
Judy Tatum
as Dr. Gelineau
- Gloria Hayes
Gloria Hayes
as Wanda
- J.P. Luebsen
J.P. Luebsen
as Malfeitor
- Susan Nickerson
Susan Nickerson
as Chris
- Ryan Carroll
Ryan Carroll
as Roger
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Tenney, written by Kevin Tenney, produced by Jeff Geoffray.
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Witchboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 212 ratings.
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Witchboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Witchboard online?
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Witchboard (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Witchboard?
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The main cast of Witchboard (1986) includes Todd Allen, Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols, Kathleen Wilhoite and Burke Byrnes. The film was directed by Kevin Tenney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Witchboard released?
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Witchboard was released on December 31, 1986 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Witchboard worth watching?
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Witchboard (1986) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 212 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Witchboard?
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Yes. The official Witchboard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.