The Witching
“Enter the world of the occult...”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Mr. Cato
Pamela Franklin
Lori Brandon
Lee Purcell
Priscilla
Michael Ontkean
Frank Brandon
Harvey Jason
Dr. Jay
Stephen Knight
High Priest
Terry Quinn
Cato's Son
Barbara Peckinpaugh
Jennie
Anne Gaybis
Spirit
Brinke Stevens
Black Sabbath Member (as Berinka Stevens)
Carl Solomon
Black Sabbath Member
Anna Berglund
Assistant to High Priest
Laurie Senit
Witches Coven Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Original Title
- The Witching
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert I. Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Bert I. Gordon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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.
Who directed The Witching?
The Witching was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in The Witching?
The principal cast of The Witching includes Orson Welles, Pamela Franklin, Lee Purcell, Michael Ontkean, Harvey Jason.
When was The Witching released and how long is it?
The Witching was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witching?
The Witching holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).