Witchboard

2024

Action / Drama / Horror / Mystery

15
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 60% · 43 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 45% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.1/10 10 1831 1.8K

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Plot summary

From horror master Chuck Russell, a cursed Witchboard awakens dark forces, dragging a young couple into a deadly game of possession, deception, and supernatural terror in New Orleans.

Director

Chuck Russell Photo
Chuck Russell

Top cast

Jamie Campbell Bower Photo
Jamie Campbell Bower as Alexander Babtiste
Madison Iseman Photo
Madison Iseman as Emily
Ralph Prosper Photo
Ralph Prosper as Homicide Detective #1
Joan McBride Photo
Joan McBride as Old Woman Witch
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 5 / 10

It's decent overall

Witchboard is a 2024 film that finally received a limited theatrical release in 2025, and as the title suggests, it dives headfirst into demonic themes, possession, and heavy doses of pagan/Wiccan culture. Going in, I already had an idea of what I was getting into-so the dark subject matter and occult framing weren't surprising-but what did surprise me was just how uneven the execution felt.At its best, Witchboard is solid. The script is functional, the possession storyline makes sense within the world the film builds, and there are stretches where the tension really lands. The opening act in particular does a good job of setting the tone. Emily's first interactions with the board are creepy, creative, and believable, and the way her descent begins is the film at its strongest. For a while, I thought this could end up being a standout demonic horror entry.But then the issues start to pile up. The most glaring problem is the film's obsession with flashbacks. While I understand the intent-building character backstory, showing trauma, and fleshing out motivations-the execution is repetitive and clunky. Instead of deepening the tension, the flashbacks feel like interruptions. They stall momentum, making the pacing uneven and dragging down the suspense that should have carried the story forward.And then there's the CGI. Once the green mist, swirling tunnel visuals, and other effects-heavy sequences kicked in, the movie started to lose credibility. What began as atmospheric and unsettling suddenly shifted into something that looked cartoonish, almost like an early 2000s straight-to-DVD horror. The effects felt fake and cheap, and that kind of visual distraction breaks immersion instantly. For a horror film that's supposed to rely on tension and fear, it's a major misstep.The cast does what they can with the material, though Emily is clearly the standout. Her performance helps ground the story when the script and effects threaten to derail it. Without her, I'm not sure the film would've had the same impact at all.Would I watch a sequel? Honestly, yes-I think there's enough potential in the mythology and the pagan/Wiccan angle to justify another attempt, especially if the creative team tightens up the pacing and dials back the cheesy CGI. Did I enjoy Witchboard overall? For the most part, yes. It's fine. It has moments of creativity, and it isn't a total failure. But it's definitely not something I'd rush to rewatch or pay full price to see again.For fans of demonic and Wiccan-themed films, Witchboard is worth checking out at least once. Just keep your expectations in check: this is a film with good ideas but uneven execution, more middle-of-the-road than memorable.
Reviewed by michaelant555 6 / 10

It's Very Watchable. I Enjoyed It.

I haven't seen the original, so this review is solely based on this movie alone and not distracted by any comparisons to the earlier version. After reading the bad reviews, I was completely put off by them, but there were a couple that gave it higher ratings that seemed genuine, so I gave it a go (with very low expectations). I wasn't disappointed.The minor downsides (there were no major ones) were the special effects and perhaps some of the acting, though nothing was standout bad, and besides, it's a low-budget B-movie, so what do you really expect?I will add that the third act of the movie kind of went outside of the comfortable ballpark I had gotten accustomed to and embarked on a new direction, like a key change in a song. Here, up to the end, some of the action sequences (one in particular) left me cringing a bit, but as the rest of the movie had been pretty strong, I overlooked them. And for me, it had a reasonably satisfying conclusion (except for one thing, but that would be a spoiler).Overall, I understand the low ratings from some people, but I watched this from start to finish in one sitting, and I didn't get bored or irritated once. I would happily watch it again with someone who hadn't seen it before.
Reviewed by stevenaguerrero 6 / 10

Very Fun Watch

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