Witchboard isn't a masterpiece of horror cinema, but it's a campy and entertaining time capsule of the 80s with its own unique charm. The mix of scares, laughs, and over-the-top moments make it a fun watch for horror fans with a tolerance for cheese and clichés. If you're looking for a serious or groundbreaking horror experience, look elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a few good scares and plenty of laughs, Witchboard might just be your demonic cup of tea.
A slightly uneven film that still had some good moments and interesting ideas.
This is a fun one! Caught it on Prime and had a lot of fun. Is now my favorite movie about Oujia boards. And.....I know her from the videos, but holy hell is Tawny Kitaen a total babe. Just gorgeous. And so great in this role.
Review by whitsbrainVIP 5BlockedParent2022-01-15T17:27:13Z
No Tawny Kitaen bashing will be found here. She was hardly a distraction from the gripping bro-mance between Jim (Todd Allen) and Brandon (Stephen Nichols). Both of these guys were astounding jerks. It's impossible to pick a side. Just when you start to appreciate the boyish charm of Jim, he scuttles the good will with his incessant drinking or smarmy comments about any and every thing. Then, just when you are about to dismiss Brandon as a stuffy rich bastard, he does something extraordinarily nice for Linda (Kitaen). This is starting to sound like a description of a soap opera.
"Witchboard" wasn't scary or suspenseful, but damned if these two dudes (and their hair) weren't the best and funniest thing about this mess. This is an '80s example of beautiful people in a lame Horror movie. It's not too difficult to see this as a precursor to movies like "Scream" or "I Know What You Did Last Summer". This is almost worth watching for the smugness of the two male leads, but you'll have to sit through the first excruciatingly boring 45 minutes to get to anything remotely entertaining.
It's a guarantee that you will come away with an extensive knowledge of Ouija boards and an appreciation for the first death by drywall ever put to film.