Necromancy (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, Necromancy is a horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 83 minutes. “Life to the dead and death to the living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Lori Brandon suffers a stillbirth, her husband Frank obtains a job with a toy company in northern California. Frank's new boss, the mysterious Mr. Cato, explains that Frank's position will involve magic. Cato, who seemingly holds enormous influence over the town, is pursuing the power of necromancy and believes that Lori holds the key that will help him resurrect his own dead son.
Who’s in it. Necromancy stars Orson Welles as Mr. Cato, Pamela Franklin as Lori Brandon, Lee Purcell as Priscilla and Michael Ontkean as Frank Brandon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Necromancy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Necromancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Necromancy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Necromancy (1972)?
- In US, Necromancy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Necromancy worth watching?
- Necromancy holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Necromancy?
- Necromancy stars Orson Welles, Pamela Franklin, Lee Purcell, Michael Ontkean and Harvey Jason.
- When was Necromancy released?
- Necromancy was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.