Witchboard

Emily (Madison Iseman) and her boyfriend Christian (Aaron Dominguez) move to New Orleans looking to reset their lives, but an old Witchboard pulls them into disturbing events. What begins as a prank and late night experimentation turns into a slow crawl of possession and mistrust, with friends Brooke and Richie noticing personality shifts and missing time. As cryptic messages multiply and local superstitions surface, Emily’s bond to the board deepens and reality feels less reliable. An enigmatic presence tied to the city complicates every choice the group makes, and the film keeps tension focused on relationships, secrets, and escalating occult danger.

Witchboard was released in 2025, created by Chuck Russell, Greg McKay, and Kevin Tenney. The film updates occult board game horror with a New Orleans setting and a young cast led by Madison Iseman and Aaron Dominguez, and moody visuals.

Box office totals for Witchboard were modest and not widely reported. The film opened in select theaters and streaming windows, attracting a niche horror audience. Financial details were limited, so public gross figures remain sparse beyond initial platform revenue estimates.

Though new, Witchboard has prompted online conversations about reviving occult board game horror and contemporary takes on New Orleans supernatural lore. Some viewers praise its mood and period nods, and it’s sparked fan art, theory threads, and playlist recommendations among genre communities on social platforms since its 2025 premiere online.

Critical response is mixed, reflected by a 5.881/10 user vote from 42 contributors. Reviewers tend to applaud the young leads and eerie atmosphere while faulting predictable plot turns. The movie probes possession, betrayal, the fallout of curiosity, and how local folklore can intersect with personal relationships under strain and consequences.