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Necromancy

"Life to the dead and death to the living."

September 22, 1972 1h 22m 4.4/10 (33 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Necromancy is a horror film. directed by Bert I. Gordon. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Orson Welles, Pamela Franklin, and Lee Purcell

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 4.4/10 Mixed (33 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Compass/Zenith International

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Necromancy about?

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...

Who directed Necromancy?

Necromancy was directed by Bert I. Gordon.

How long is Necromancy?

Necromancy has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Necromancy released?

Necromancy was released on September 22, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Necromancy?

The main cast of Necromancy includes Orson Welles, Pamela Franklin, Lee Purcell, Michael Ontkean, Harvey Jason.