Witchboard (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Witchboard is a 1987 mystery thriller directed by Kevin Tenney, starring Kathleen Wilhoite, Rose Marie and Burke Byrnes. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $7.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Kevin Tenney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinema Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Witchboard About?
The premise of Witchboard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a Halloween party, a Ouija board inadvertently summons Malfeitor, a dangerous spirit from beyond. Brandon, attempting to contact a friendly spirit named David, instead unleashes a malevolent force that begins to terrorize him and his friends. Malfeitor manipulates the living world, creating a terrifying and chaotic situation as the group struggles to contain the supernatural threat.
Witchboard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ouija board
- psychic
- medium
- ghost child
- slasher horror
- hatchet
- blood splatter
- cemetery
- false pregnancy
- hospital
- thrown out a window
- nightmare
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- police detective
- morning sickness
- child ghost
- vengeful ghost
- diamond ring
- construction worker
- axe murderer
- slasher
- female nudity
- homoerotic subtext
- psychotronic film
- murdered with an axe
- construction site
- haunted house
- murder
- occult
- pregnancy
- dream sequence
- lake
- dock
- phone booth
- motel
- impalement
- convertible
- wedding
- sink
- shower
- hammer
- mistaken identity
- party
- engaged couple
- unwed pregnancy
- california
- small town
- tv news
- deception
- water bed
- serial murder
Witchboard Cast
Kathleen Wilhoite leads the cast, with Rose Marie and Burke Byrnes. Directed by Kevin Tenney; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kevin Tenney
Also Starring in Witchboard
· 6 moreMore from Kevin Tenney
More films directed by Kevin Tenney: Brain Dead, Tick Tock, Demolition University and Pinocchio’s Revenge.
Witchboard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Witchboard 45 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.0
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Witchboard Plot Summary
What happens in Witchboard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of a vibrant house party in Fairfield, California, Brandon Sinclair (actor) decides to bring out his Ouija board with the intentions of reconnecting with David, a spirit he and his ex-girlfriend Linda Brewster (actor) had previously communicated with. When Jim Morar (actor), Linda’s current boyfriend, dismisses the notion of David’s presence, the spirit reacts harshly by slashing Brandon’s car tires. The following day, undeterred, Linda turns to the board again in hopes of locating her lost engagement ring with David’s assistance.
Full summary
The whole story of Witchboard, scene by scene
Witchboard Box Office
Witchboard grossed $7.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.4M
- US & Canada
- $7.4M
Witchboard Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Witchboard.
How Well Do You Know Witchboard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What object does Brandon Sinclair unleash during the house party?
Cars in Witchboard
3 cars on screen, including the Shelby Cobra Replica and the 1983 Ford LTD.
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Shelby Cobra Replica Main role -
1983 Ford LTD Minor role -
1975 Ford Econoline Background role
Witchboard Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Witchboard: juego diabólico” and “Ouija”.
- Also known as
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- Witchboard: juego diabólico
- Ouija
- Hra s duchy
- Espírito Assassino
- Er der nogen?
- Häxkitteln
- Noiduttu ympyrä
- Paihnidi mageias kai thanatou
- Démoni játék
- Spiritika
- La cuija asesina
- Diabelska plansza
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- Колдовская доска
- Witchboard - Die Hexenfalle
- 死霊の世界ウィッチボード
- Witchboard 1 - Ouija
- Ruhlarla İlişki
- 魔鬼碟仙
- 위치보드
- 死霊の世界 ウィッチ・ボード
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Witchboard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Witchboard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Witchboard?
Witchboard runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Witchboard released?
Witchboard was released on March 13, 1987.
Who directed Witchboard?
Witchboard was directed by Kevin Tenney.
More films by Kevin Tenney Who is in the cast of Witchboard?
Witchboard stars Kathleen Wilhoite, Rose Marie and Burke Byrnes, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Witchboard make at the box office?
Witchboard grossed $7.4 million worldwide.
How is Witchboard rated?
Witchboard has 45 on Metacritic.
Does Witchboard have a post-credit scene?
No. Witchboard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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