Witchboard (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Witchboard is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Kevin Tenney, running about 98 minutes. “It's more than just a game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Playing around with a Ouija board, a trio of friends succeeds in contacting the spirit of a young boy. Trouble begins when the evil spirit, Malfeitor, takes over one of their bodies.
Who’s in it. Witchboard stars Stephen Nichols as Brandon Sinclair, Tawny Kitaen as Linda Brewster, Todd Allen as Jim Morar and Kathleen Wilhoite as Zarabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Witchboard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witchboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witchboard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witchboard (1986)?
- In US, Witchboard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Witchboard worth watching?
- Witchboard holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witchboard?
- Witchboard stars Stephen Nichols, Tawny Kitaen, Todd Allen, Kathleen Wilhoite and Burke Byrnes.
- When was Witchboard released?
- Witchboard was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.