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The Witching (1983)

R · 1983-11-25 · 1h 27m · EN
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This is Gordon's re-edit of his 1972 horror film Necromancy starring Orson Welles and Pamela Franklin. This version features brand new scenes (mostly to up to exploitation factor) filmed in 1983 and added by Gordon himself. It also features a brand new score and other changes and the whole thing differs greatly from the original 82-minute theatrical version.

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Bert I. GordonDirector

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Orson WellesOrson WellesMr. CatoPamela FranklinPamela FranklinLori BrandonStephen KnightStephen KnightHigh PriestLee PurcellLee PurcellPriscillaTerry QuinnTerry QuinnCato's SonBarbara PeckinpaughBarbara PeckinpaughJennieMichael OntkeanMichael OntkeanFrank BrandonHarvey JasonHarvey JasonDr. JayAnne GaybisAnne GaybisSpiritBrinke StevensBrinke StevensBlack Sabbath Member (as Berinka Stevens)Carl SolomonCarl SolomonBlack Sabbath MemberAnna BerglundAnna BerglundAssistant to High Priest

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What is The Witching about?

This is Gordon's re-edit of his 1972 horror film Necromancy starring Orson Welles and Pamela Franklin. This version features brand new scenes (mostly to up to exploitation factor) filmed in 1983 and added by Gordon himself. It also features a brand new score and other changes and the whole thing differs greatly from the original 82-minute theatrical version.

How long is The Witching?

The Witching has a runtime of 87 minutes.