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Witchery (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5

Witchery poster

Released in 1988, Witchery is a horror film directed by Fabrizio Laurenti, running about 95 minutes. “It can seduce your soul” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A student and her photographer boyfriend visit an island off of Massachusetts to research a hotel supposedly haunted by a witch.

Who’s in it. Witchery stars David Hasselhoff as Gary, Linda Blair as Jane Brooks, Catherine Hickland as Linda Sullivan and Hildegard Knef as Lady in Black, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Witchery has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witchery page.

If you liked it. Fans of Witchery tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Witchery (1988)?
In US, Witchery is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Witchery worth watching?
Witchery holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Witchery?
Witchery stars David Hasselhoff, Linda Blair, Catherine Hickland, Hildegard Knef and Annie Ross.
When was Witchery released?
Witchery was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.