Conjurer (2008): Cast & Plot
Conjurer is a 2008 horror thriller directed by Clint Hutchison, starring Andrew Bowen as Shawn Burnett, Maxine Bahns and John Schneider. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Clint Hutchison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Red Five Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Conjurer About?
The premise of Conjurer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the death of their child, photographer Shawn Burnett and his wife Helen relocate to a rural farmhouse hoping for a fresh start. Soon they become convinced that a dilapidated cabin on their land is cursed, haunted by the vengeful spirit of a centuries‑old witch who once lived there.
Conjurer Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- curse
- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- death
- spirit
- moving
- photographer
- cabin
- rural setting
- knife
- grave
- suicide
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- murder
- brassiere
- library
- slide
- little boy
- photograph
- woods
- ring
- crow
- pump action shotgun
- fishing rod
- teeth
- snake
- dream
- camera
- flashback
- pet dog
- pregnancy
- artist
- physician
- art gallery
- police officer
- house painter
- schizophrenia
- paranoia
- ghost
- infection
- animal trap
- brother sister relationship
- laptop computer
- haunting
- wheelchair
- husband wife relationship
Conjurer Cast & Characters
Andrew Bowen leads the cast as Shawn Burnett, with Maxine Bahns as Helen Burnett and John Schneider as Frank Higgins. Directed by Clint Hutchison; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clint Hutchison
- Andrew Bowen as Shawn Burnett
- Maxine Bahns as Helen Burnett
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John Schneider as Frank Higgins - Tom Nowicki as Marlin Dryer
Also Starring in Conjurer
· 2 more- Brett Rice Fulton Moss
- Edith Ivey Mrs. Dreyer
More from Clint Hutchison
One more film directed by Clint Hutchison: Terror Tract.
Conjurer Plot Summary
What happens in Conjurer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Over the course of a year, photographer Shawn Burnett and his wife Helen Burnett have been gripped by the grief of losing their first child, a loss that occurred before birth. In search of healing, they plan a move to the country, hoping the quiet can help them both move forward. Shawn, though uneasy about taking help from Helen’s brother, Frank Higgins, agrees that any path to solace is worth pursuing. Frank promises to build them a brand-new house, but until the construction is finished they must reside in an older home that includes a dilapidated cabin out back. Not long after they settle in, Helen discovers she is pregnant again, introducing a fragile new thread of hope into their fragile recovery.
Full summary
The whole story of Conjurer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Conjurer?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the profession of Shawn Burnett?
Cars in Conjurer
4 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chrysler Sebring and the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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2007 Chrysler Sebring Important role -
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role -
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Minor role -
2003 Toyota Tundra Background role
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Conjurer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Conjurer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Conjurer?
Conjurer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Conjurer released?
Conjurer was released on November 25, 2008.
Who directed Conjurer?
Conjurer was directed by Clint Hutchison.
More films by Clint Hutchison Who is in the cast of Conjurer?
Conjurer stars Andrew Bowen as Shawn Burnett, Maxine Bahns as Helen Burnett and John Schneider as Frank Higgins, among 6 credited actors.
Does Conjurer have a post-credit scene?
No. Conjurer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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