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Witchboard

1986Movie1 h 38 minR

HorrorMystery
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic456.0Rotten Tomatoes50%40%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic456.0Rotten Tomatoes50%40%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Tenney
Written by
Kevin Tenney
Produced by
Jeff Geoffray
Music by
Dennis Michael Tenney

Everyone

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Facts

December 31, 1986 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
December 31, 1986
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Bait-and-Switch, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice, The Reveal +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Witchboard?"

Questions about Witchboard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Witchboard?

PlexPrimePhiloAMC+The RokuFandango at Home FreeShudderPluto TV

In the United States, Witchboard streams on Prime, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Witchboard worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 45).

Will Witchboard scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Witchboard plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Witchboard a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Witchboard use?

Bait-and-SwitchImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceThe RevealOuija BoardDestination DefenestrationManipulative BastardWriting Around Trademarks*Twang* HelloMacGuffin TitleKick the DogArtistic License – HistoryThe End... Or Is It?and 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Bait-and-Switch, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice, and The Reveal.