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Necromancy( 1972)

TV-MAHorror
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Orson Welles

      Mr. Cato

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      Pamela Franklin

      Lori Brandon

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      Lee Purcell

      Priscilla

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      Michael Ontkean

      Frank Brandon

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      Harvey Jason

      Dr. Jay

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      Lisa James

      Georgette

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      Sue Bernard

      Nancy

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      Carl Solomon

      Black Sabbath Member

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sat Apr 09 2022
    _**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 “Satan’s School for G...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • seduction
    • necromancer
    • witchcraft
    • occult
    • mysterious character
    • northern california
    • stillbirth
    • necromancy