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Shelley Winters goes full unhinged in a séance-fueled fever dream nobody asked for.
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Witchfire (1986)

so-bad-it's-goodunhinged energylow-budget chaos

Overview

ComedyThriller

When her psychiatrist is killed in an auto accident, his mentally deranged patient and two of her even crazier companions hide out in a house in a rural area where, years ago, the woman had set fire to her parents.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
witchcraftbondageséance
mental illness exploitationgenerational traumaunreliable reality

Standout Aspects

Acting

Shelley Winters chewing scenery like it's her last meal.

Production

Gloriously cheap sets that wobble when doors slam.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater-style roast night with your snarkiest pals.·Solo: 2 AM delirium when bad decisions feel like art.
Heads up:Triggers: Mental illness portrayed as 'scary crazy woman' trope throughout.·Violence: Bondage sequences played for uncomfortable exploitation thrills.
V

Director

Vincent J. Privitera

ReleasedJan 1, 1986
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
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Top Cast

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Lydia

Francesca De Sapio

Francesca De Sapio

Hattie

Peter Masterson

Peter Masterson

David Mendenhall

David Mendenhall

Hunter's son

Paula Shaw

Paula Shaw

Nurse Flemmings

Gary Swanson

Gary Swanson

The hunter

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shelley Winters was reportedly paid in cash daily because she didn't trust the production would finish.

Cultural

This arrived during the 'psycho-biddy' cycle of aging actresses in horror, but with added unfortunate mental health stigma.

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