September 22, 1972
Release Date

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Necromancy (1972)

Name: Necromancy
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Released: 1972-09-22

1h 22m

Running Time

September 22, 1972
Release Date

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Plot.

After Lori suffers a stillbirth, her husband Frank obtains a job with a northern California toy company. 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, pursues the power of necromancy and believes that Lori holds the key that will help him resurrect his own dead son.

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Details.

Release Date
September 22, 1972

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 22m

Content Rating
PG

Filming Locations
California, United States

Genres
Horror Fantasy

Last updated: 2024-10-16

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Wiki.

Necromancy (stylized as NEC'RO•MAN'CY) is a 1972 American supernatural horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon and starring Orson Welles, Pamela Franklin, Michael Ontkean, and Lee Purcell. The plot follows an enigmatic cult leader in a small California town who attempts to harness the powers of a local woman to resurrect his dead son.

The film was re-released in 1983 under the title The Witching in an alternate cut.