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Necromancy
“Life to the dead and death to the living.”
4.5 / 10• 1972• 1h 22m•PG• English
Horror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Orson Welles
Mr. Cato
Lead
Pamela Franklin
Lori Brandon
Lee Purcell
Priscilla
Michael Ontkean
Frank Brandon
Harvey Jason
Dr. Jay
Lisa James
Georgette
Sue Bernard
Nancy
CS
Carl Solomon
Black Sabbath Member
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bert I. Gordon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Necromancy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
