Director: Chuck Russell
Writers: Chuck Russell, Greg McKay
Produced by: Chuck Russell, Greg McKay, Kade Vu, Bernie Gewissler
Production Companies: A-Nation Media
Runtime: 115 minutes
Release: 26 July 2024
Story
In “Witchboard,” director Chuck Russell revisits the supernatural horror genre with a gripping tale of ancient rituals and modern-day terror. As Emily and Christian face the malevolent forces unleashed by an innocent discovery, their struggle for survival intertwines with a legacy of witches and dark magic. With stellar performances from Jamie Campbell Bower, Madison Iseman, and an ensemble cast, “Witchboard” promises a chilling cinematic experience that explores the depths of fear and the power of the unknown.
Plot
Emily and her fiancé Christian, along with their friends, embark on a new venture by opening an organic café in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. Their dreams of success turn into a nightmare when Emily discovers an ancient pendulum board hidden in the carriage house. Unbeknownst to them, this board was once used for summoning spirits, and its presence begins to unleash dark forces.
Concerned for Emily’s safety, Christian seeks help from Alexander Babtiste, an occult expert with a deep understanding of the supernatural. As they delve into the mysteries surrounding the pendulum board, they uncover a connection to a lineage of powerful witches and the legend of Naga Soth, the Queen of Witches. Their investigation leads them into a perilous journey involving a modern coven of White Witches and a haunting masked ball at Babtiste’s mansion.
Amidst escalating supernatural encounters and the ominous presence of malevolent spirits, Emily’s soul becomes the ultimate prize in a deadly game of witchcraft and ancient rituals.
Cast
Jamie Campbell Bower as Alexander Babtiste
Madison Iseman as Emily
Aaron Dominguez as Christian
Antonia Desplat as Naga Soth
Charlie Tahan as [Character Name]
David La Haye as Bishop Grogan
Mel Jarnson as Brooke