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Witchtrap (also known as The Presence)[2][3] is a 1989 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Kevin S. Tenney and starring James W. Quinn, Kathleen Bailey, and Linnea Quigley. The film follows a team of parapsychologists who attempt to exorcise a haunted inn with the help of a device designed to lure in and trap evil spirits. Despite the film's title, its central villain is a warlock.[4][5] Witchtrap was released direct-to-video.[3]
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| Directed by | Kevin S. Tenney[1] |
| Written by | Kevin S. Tenney |
| Starring | James. W. Quinn Kathleen Bailey Linnea Quigley |
| Cinematography | Thomas Jewett |
| Music by | Dennis Michael Tenney |
| Distributed by | Cinema Plus |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- James W. Quinn as Tony Vincente
- Kathleen Bailey as Whitney O'Shay
- Judy Tatum as Agnes Goldberg
- Rob Zapple as Felix Goldberg
- Jack W. Thompson as Murphy
- Clyde Talley II as Levi Jackson
- Hal Havins as Elwin
- Linnea Quigley as Ginger Kowowski
- Kevin S. Tenney as Devon Lauder
- J. P. Luebsen as Avery Lauter
- Richard Fraga as Amazing Azimov
- Lynn McRee as Q.T. Secretary
Critical reception
A contemporary review in Variety criticized the film's ending as "cryptic", and noted that the "makeup effects by Judy Yonemoto are okay".[3] In his book Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide, John Stanley wrote that "due to flat, nonatmospheric lighting, mediocre actresses and inadequate effects, Witchtrap limps along without much conviction."[4] Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com called the film "an engaging feature" that "builds to a satisfying grand finale, only making a few missteps in tone and technical achievements", though he noted that "the screenplay's interest in spiritual debates is perhaps better left to a more sophisticated picture".[6]
Home media
In March 2017, the film was restored in 2K and released on DVD and Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome.[7]
References
- Paszylk, Bartłomiej (2009). The Pleasure and Pain of Cult Horror Films: An Historical Survey. McFarland & Company. p. 185. ISBN 978-0786436958.
- Lentz III, Harris M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits, Supplement 2: Through 1993. McFarland & Company. p. 641. ISBN 978-0899509273.
- Variety's Film Reviews 1989-1990. Variety. R.R. Bowker. 1991. ISBN 978-0835230896.
- Stanley, John (2000). Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide. Berkley. p. 583. ISBN 978-0425175170.
- Greene, Heather (2018). Bell, Book and Camera: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television. McFarland & Company. p. 150. ISBN 978-1476662527.
- Orndorf, Brian (March 21, 2017). "Witchtrap Blu-ray Review". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "Witchtrap – Vinegar Syndrome". Vinegar Syndrome. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
External links
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