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22/09/1972 Horror 1h 22m
45
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Life to the dead and death to the living.

Overview

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.

  1. Bert I. Gordon

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Orson Welles

    Mr. Cato

  2. Pamela Franklin

    Lori Brandon

  3. Lee Purcell

    Priscilla

  4. Michael Ontkean

    Frank Brandon

  5. Harvey Jason

    Dr. Jay

  6. Lisa James

    Georgette

  7. Sue Bernard

    Nancy

  8. Carl Solomon

    Black Sabbath Member

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2022-04-09
_**Occult-oriented flick starring Pamela Franklin and Orson Welles**_

A young couple from Los Angeles (Pamela Franklin & Michael Ontkean) gets an offer they can’t refuse and move to a town several hours up north. But why does the dubious mogul of the exclusive community (Orson Welles) want them so bad? Something sinister is going on.

"Necromancy" was made in 1970, but not released until 1972 (although copyrighted 1971). It combines elements of “Carnival of Souls” (1962), “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) and “The Devil Rides Out” (1968); plus it would influence the future “S...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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