Witchboard (1986) Horror Thriller Mystery
Witchboard (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Our Score: ☆ 4/10
Read our Witchboard Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 4.69/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.0/10
Witchboard Plot Synopsis:
At a party, a guest brings out a Ouija board, and they attempt to contact a spirit he knows. The spirit does appear, but it becomes apparent to the one who brought the Ouija board that this is an evil spirit that is impersonating his spirit, and despite warnings not to use the board alone, a woman uses it alone, and becomes harassed by the evil spirit, his goal to possess her so he can walk the earth again.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A woman (Kitaen) finds an interest in her friend Brandon"s Ouija Board when he brings it by her party.
Tagline: Never play it alone
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Witchboard Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
Production Co.: Cinema Group
Website: https://www.shoutfactory.com/
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Witchboard Release Dates DVD: Aug 24, 2004
Producers: Roland Carroll, Gerald Geoffray, Patricia Bando Josten, Walter Josten, Ron Mitchell, Donna Reynolds, Bolton Sullivan
Musicians: Dennis Michael Tenney
Cinematographers: Roy H. Wagner
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Witchboard (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
Witchboard Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Allen | ... | Jim Morar |
| Tawny Kitaen | ... | Linda Brewster |
| Stephen Nichols | ... | Brandon Sinclair |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... | Zarabeth |
| Burke Byrnes | ... | Lt. Dewhurst |
| James W. Quinn | ... | Lloyd |
| Rose Marie | ... | Mrs. Moses |
| Judy Tatum | ... | Dr. Gelineau |
| Gloria Hayes | ... | Wanda |
| J.P. Luebsen | ... | Malfeitor |
| Susan Nickerson | ... | Chris |
| Ryan Carroll | ... | Roger |
| Kenny Rhodes | ... | Mike |
| Clare Bristol | ... | Anchorwoman |
| Ty Copeman | ... | Party Man (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Todd Allen (b. December 9, 1960) – Jim Morar
Sign: Sagittarius - Tawny Kitaen, as Linda Brewster, passed away at age 59 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Tawney Kitaen | Tawny J. Kitaen | Tawny Kitaen-Finley - Stephen Nichols (b. February 19, 1951) – Brandon Sinclair
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Kathleen Wilhoite (b. June 29, 1964) – Zarabeth
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Burke Byrnes (b. December 9, 1937) – Lt. Dewhurst
Sign: Sagittarius - James W. Quinn – Lloyd
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: James Quinn | Jim Quinn - Rose Marie, as Mrs. Moses, passed away at age 94 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Baby Rose Marie | Rose-Marie | Baby Rosemarie - Judy Tatum – Dr. Gelineau
- Gloria Hayes – Wanda
- J.P. Luebsen – Malfeitor
- Susan Nickerson – Chris
- Ryan Carroll (b. September 30, 1958) – Roger
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Ryan J. Carroll - Kenny Rhodes – Mike
- Clare Bristol – Anchorwoman
- Ty Copeman – Party Man (uncredited)
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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