Necromancy (1972)
1h 23m
Running Time
September 22, 1972Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Orson Welles
Mr. Cato
Pamela Franklin
Lori Brandon
Lee Purcell
Priscilla
Harvey Jason
Dr. Jay
Michael Ontkean
Frank Brandon
Lisa James
Georgette
Bert I. Gordon
Director
Sue Bernard
Nancy
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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.