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Necromancy
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1972 horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon
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4.5After 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.
Released: 1972-09-2282 minDir: Bert I. GordonHorror
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
Themes
- seduction
- necromancer
- witchcraft
- occult
- mysterious character
- northern california
- stillbirth
- necromancy
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- 83
- FilmAffinity ID
- 921029
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- publication date
- 1972-01-01
- title
- Necromancy
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1970s ghost films1970s supernatural horror films1972 American films1972 English-language films1972 films1972 horror filmsAmerican ghost filmsAmerican supernatural horror filmsCinerama Releasing Corporation filmsEnglish-language horror filmsFilms about cultsFilms about deathFilms about necromancyFilms about witchcraftFilms directed by Bert I. GordonFilms scored by Robert J. WalshFilms set in CaliforniaFilms shot in CaliforniaPsychedelic filmsTemplate film date with 2 release dates