---
title: "Witchboard"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/witchboard-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17994
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Witchboard (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/witchboard-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Witchboard is a 1986 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Kevin Tenney in his directorial debut. The story follows a trio of friends who succeed in contacting the spirit of a young boy through a Ouija board, leading to trouble when an evil spirit named Malfeitor takes over one of their bodies.

The film is categorized within the horror, mystery, and thriller genres. It stars Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols, and Todd Allen, with the plot centering on college student Linda Brewster.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A trio of friends contacts a young boy's spirit using a Ouija board."

### Why Watch
- Features a supernatural plot involving a Ouija board
- Combines horror, mystery, and thriller elements
- Directed by Kevin Tenney in his directorial debut

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves an evil spirit taking over a human body
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated film explores supernatural horror and mystery themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #supernatural-horror, #mystery, #thriller, #ouija-board-horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Witchboard?
The film is a horror, mystery, and thriller.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Kevin Tenney.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Witchboard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17994)
- [Witchboard (1986) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090327/fullcredits/)
- [Witchboard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchboard)
- [Witchboard (1986) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17994-witchboard/cast)
- [Kathleen Wilhoite](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository)](https://pure.uva.nl/ws/files/260015839/Pisters_New_Blood_in_Contemporary_Cinema.pdf)

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