The 1986 cult traditional Witchboard is crammed with supernatural scares, and its two sequels, Witchboard 2: The Satan’s Doorway and Witchboard III: The Possession, supply followers much more Ouija-based thrills and chills. Extra lately, the 2024 Witchboard remake, though very totally different from the earlier movies, earned an excellent greater Rotten Tomatoes rating than the unique. Though general reactions to the remake are combined, it is simple that this new Witchboard has reignited a spark in horror followers and left them clamoring for extra.
The 4 motion pictures above are all that the Witchboard franchise presently has obtainable, however loads of different motion pictures scratch that very same spooky itch. From different demonic cult classics to extra fashionable horror movies, listed below are 10 motion pictures that followers of Witchboard want to take a look at subsequent.
‘Ouija’ (2014)
After her greatest good friend, Debbie (Shelley Hennig), seemingly commits suicide, Laine Morris (Olivia Cooke) makes an attempt to talk together with her by a Ouija board. Sadly, she as a substitute contacts a malicious spirit named DZ. Now, Laine and buddies should uncover the reality behind DZ and the board or else danger ending up on the opposite aspect of it.
The Prequel
Like Witchboard, Ouija has gained a cult following through the years, although it additionally began off with some fairly rotten opinions. Even now, some horror followers would possibly discover Ouija considerably boring or forgettable compared to Witchboard. Nevertheless, the film is value a watch if solely to see its prequel. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Ouija: Origin of Evil is simply plain good, and it is sure to be successful with followers of each Witchboard motion pictures.
‘The Haunting in Connecticut’ (2009)
Sara (Virginia Madsen) and Peter (Martin Donovan) transfer to Connecticut in order that their son Matt (Kyle Gallner) may be nearer to his medical doctors. However quickly after shifting in, Matt begins experiencing weird, supernatural visions. And after enlisting a priest, the household realizes that Matt’s most cancers is perhaps the least of their worries.
Opinions Fluctuate
The Haunting in Connecticut relies on a real story, and thru that lens, it is fairly terrifying. Nevertheless, the precise film, whereas successful with most viewers, obtained largely unfavorable opinions from critics. If nothing else, followers of Witchcraft will probably get pleasure from seeing Matt’s visions and making an attempt to determine why he is being haunted.
‘Speak to Me’ (2023)
When Mia (Sophie Wilde) loses her mom, Rhea (Alexandria Steffensen), she goes to reside together with her greatest good friend, Jade (Alexandra Jensen). One night time, the 2 play “Speak to Me,” a sport by which one participant turns into possessed by a spirit. However when Jade’s brother Riley (Joe Fowl) decides to play, he is seemingly taken over by Rhea, and Mia should take drastic measures to talk together with her mother whereas stopping Riley from shedding his soul.
Viewers are Nonetheless Speaking
From its ambiguous ending to its extra normal, unsettling themes, Speak to Me was successful when it first got here out. The scenes involving the demons are genuinely horrifying, as is the general concept that so many children are taking part in this sport. With a sequel underway, now’s the right time to look at the film and expertise the horror for your self.
‘Paranormal Exercise’ (2007)
Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are a younger couple whose house has been taken over by an evil presence. They resolve to begin recording the home so as to hopefully seize a number of the supernatural occasions on digicam. However once they watch again the movie, the reality is worse than something Micah might have anticipated.
Supernatural and Scary
Together with its Ouija board scene, the demonic possession and extra normal supernatural occasions that happen in Paranormal Exercise are harking back to Witchboard, which is able to make it successful with followers. Plus, Paranormal Exercise is among the most financially profitable movies of all time, and it is spectacular to see how the low-budget, mostly-improvised script got here to life.
‘The Blair Witch Mission’ (1999)
On this discovered footage film, three buddies are filming a documentary concerning the notorious Blair Witch. They go into the woods to conduct analysis, however they rapidly discover themselves misplaced. The longer they keep within the woods, the extra hopeless their scenario seems, as the parable of the Blair Witch more and more turns into actual.
Totally different and Disturbing
Though discovered footage movies are fairly widespread now, when The Blair With Mission first got here out, it was one in all a form. All these years later, it nonetheless holds up, creating an eerie and unforgettable expertise for viewers.
‘Hereditary’ (2018)
After the grave of Annie Graham’s (Toni Collette) mom is discovered desecrated, unsettling occasions start to encompass her household. A horrible accident takes place, and Annie befriends a lady named Joan (Ann Dowd) to attempt to cope. However when Annie learns of her mom’s involvement in a cult, the true, depraved nature of what is taking place to her is revealed.
Chilling and Cryptic
Some of the chilling motion pictures of the 2020s, Hereditary is a daunting exploration of household and the supernatural. The truth is, most viewers will in all probability discover it scarier than Witchboard, however the general environment and suspenseful scenes will probably preserve their curiosity.
‘Host’ (2020)
In the course of the COVID lockdown, a bunch of six buddies take part in a web based séance. At first, they do not take issues too significantly, however when unusual occasions begin taking place, they start to concern that they’ve summoned a tulpa. As the decision grows much more weird and horrifying, it is a race in opposition to the Zoom clock to cease the séance and survive.
Fashionable Mayhem
Host is a singular tackle the demonic possession style, additionally providing a contemporary twist on Ouija boards. Plus, it has rather a lot to say about web tradition and the loneliness all of us felt throughout COVID-19. All of those themes come collectively to ship a film that’s as memorable as it’s disturbing.
‘Evening of the Demons’ (1988)
When a bunch of teenagers throw a celebration, one in all them unintentionally turns into possessed by a demon. The opposite get together goers stay unaware, till the demon begins possessing them, too. Because the survivors attempt to escape, all Hell breaks unfastened because it continues to choose them off, one after the other.
Identical Director, Totally different Story
Directed by Kevin S. Tenney, who additionally directed Witchboard, Evening of the Demons unsurprisingly has rather a lot in widespread with the sooner movie. From the campy humor to the concentrate on the occult, each motion pictures may have you laughing and screaming.
‘Verónica’ (2017)
Verónica (Sandra Escacena) is a teen who cares for her siblings after the demise of her father. One night time, she and her buddies resolve to carry a séance to talk with their deceased family members. However when a darkish spirit seems to be following Verónica, she should carry out the séance once more so as to power it away.
Considerably-True, Actually Terrifying
Verónica is loosely based mostly on the Vallecas case, an incident by which a teen named Estefanía died after utilizing a Ouija board. That alone makes it scary, because the Vallecas case was the primary time by which supernatural occasions had been formally documented in a police report. Like others on this listing, this movie is perhaps scarier than Witchboard, but it surely speaks to the identical themes that make that film so engaging.
‘The Exorcist’ (1973)
Actress Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) turns into involved when her daughter, Regan (Linda Blair), begins appearing surprisingly. After the medical assessments come up inconclusive, she enlists the assistance of Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller). Nevertheless, Regan’s behaviors are rising more and more worse, and it is not simply her security that is on the road.
The Authentic Nightmare
A traditional for a purpose, The Exorcist terrified viewers when it first premiered, and it is nonetheless horrifying at this time. Viewers will instantly discover similarities between Witchboard and The Exorcist, such because the possessed characters slowly changing into entrapped by the demonic spirits. Plus, now’s the right alternative for Witchboard followers to get acquainted with The Exorcist franchise, as a reboot is within the works (hopefully) for 2026.
Witchboard
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August 15, 2025
- Runtime
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112 Minutes
- Director
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Chuck Russell
- Writers
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Greg McKay, Chuck Russell, Kevin Tenney
- Producers
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Chuck Russell, Bernie Gewissler, Greg McKay
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Aaron Dominguez
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