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Witchboard
2025·Movie
Witchboard fingerprint
High energy, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension9
- Adrenaline8
- Scare8
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy5
- Catharsis4
- Wonder4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Cringe Humor2
World
Mystery and the mind
- World Immersion7
- Novelty6
- Dialogue Centrality5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction6
- Acting6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
HighNerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Witchboard is nerve-racking, thrilling, and scary.
All energy traits
- Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumMystery and the mind
Its world is built around mystery and the mind.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Futuristic6Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Fantasy5Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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A cursed Witchboard awakens dark forces, dragging a young couple into a deadly game of possession, deception, and supernatural terror in New Orleans.
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Questions about Witchboard
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Witchboard worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Witchboard rated?
RViolenceDisturbing imagery
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Witchboard?
1 h 53 min
Witchboard runs 1 h 53 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Witchboard?
Critics56
Audiences56
Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Witchboard much the same way.
Was Witchboard a box office hit?
Budget$20 million
Box office$480,640
No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $480,640 worldwide, 2% of its budget.
What language is Witchboard in?
EnglishFrench
It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Witchboard?
24
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+10GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Witchboard in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Witchboard use?
Bait-and-SwitchManipulative BastardWriting Around TrademarksGood All AlongOuija BoardArch-EnemyPreppy NameImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceBig BadThe End... Or Is It?Artistic License – History*Twang* Helloand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Witchboard, including Bait-and-Switch, Manipulative Bastard, Writing Around Trademarks.