Witchboard

A young woman, Linda, becomes increasingly disturbed when her boyfriend, Jim, and his friend, Mike, begin to use a Ouija board. Linda believes that they have accidentally opened a portal to the spirit world and unleashed a vengeful spirit, the same one that previously inhabited a deceased woman named Sarah. As the spirit's activity escalates, it begins to target Linda, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Witchboard was met with mixed reviews from critics upon its release, though it has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts. While some critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares, others found the plot to be derivative and the acting uneven. Audiences, however, often responded positively to its low-budget charm and its exploration of occult themes.

• Praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling premise.
• Criticized for its sometimes clunky dialogue and underdeveloped characters.
• Seen as a notable entry in the 1980s low-budget horror scene.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers often appreciating the film's suspenseful build-up and its effective use of psychological horror. Some find the special effects dated, but many consider it a fun and atmospheric horror flick.

The film was originally intended to be a more graphic slasher film, but the script was rewritten to focus more on psychological horror and supernatural elements.