What is Witchboard?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Witchboard" (1986). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Release date
- Dec 31, 1986
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Witchboard" (1986).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Witchboard
Release Date: 12/31/1986 (US)
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural horror
Runtime: 1h 38m
Director/Writer: Kevin Tenney (directorial debut)
Cast: Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols, Todd Allen, Kathleen Wilhoite (supporting role)
Plot:
A trio of friends plays with a Ouija board.
They succeed in contacting the spirit of a young boy.
Trouble begins when the evil spirit, Malfeitor, takes over one of their bodies.
Protagonist: Linda Brewster (college student) who becomes entranced into using her friend's Ouija board alone after it was left behind.
Drafting attempt 1:
Witchboard is a 1986 American supernatural horror film that combines elements of mystery
Should you watch it?
“A trio of friends contacts a young boy's spirit using a Ouija board.”
- Features a supernatural plot involving a Ouija board
- Combines horror, mystery, and thriller elements
- Directed by Kevin Tenney in his directorial debut
- The plot involves an evil spirit taking over a human body
Watch it if you are interested in supernatural horror involving spirits and Ouija boards.
This R-rated film explores supernatural horror and mystery themes.
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What is the genre of Witchboard?
The film is a horror, mystery, and thriller.
Who directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Kevin Tenney.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the main plot premise?
A group of friends uses a Ouija board to contact a young boy's spirit, which results in an evil spirit named Malfeitor possessing one of them.
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