Horror · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 22m

Necromancy

Necromancy poster
Director
Bert I. Gordon
Cast
Orson Welles as Mr. Cato Pamela Franklin as Lori Brandon Lee Purcell as Priscilla Michael Ontkean as Frank Brandon Harvey Jason as Dr. Jay Lisa James as Georgette
Crew
Winton C. Hoch — Director of Photography John B. Woelz — Editor Fred Karger — Original Music Composer Bert I. Gordon — Writer Bert I. Gordon — Producer
Tagline

Life to the dead and death to the living.

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.

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Mood & Themes
seductionnecromancerwitchcraftoccultmysterious characternorthern californiastillbirthnecromancy
Key Collaborators
Bert I. Gordon Director Winton C. Hoch Director of Photography John B. Woelz Editor Fred Karger Original Music Composer Bert I. Gordon Writer Bert I. Gordon Producer
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