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Following Films Podcast: Chuck Russell on WITCHBOARD

  Today’s episode is a real treat—especially for fans of supernatural horror and '80s cult classics. We're joined by legendary director Chuck Russell, whose past work includes genre-defining hits like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, and The Mask. Now, he's back with a bold and grounded reimagining of Witchboard, the 1986 cult horror film that delivered equal parts cheese and chills. Russell’s new vision trades in the campy charm of the original for a darker, more atmospheric take. Set in present-day New Orleans, this Witchboard follows a young couple as they stumble upon a cursed artifact that awakens a vengeful witch, plunging them into a harrowing world of possession, occult terror, and temptation. Stick around as we chat with Chuck about reinventing Witchboard for a new generation, building dread without leaning on nostalgia, and how the haunted streets of New Orleans helped bring this eerie tale to 

Watch the New Trailer for Witchboard, a Terrifying New Vision from Legendary Director Chuck Russell

  The official trailer for Witchboard has arrived, offering a first glimpse at a dark and spellbinding reimagining of the ‘80s horror classic. From director Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, The Mask), this long‑awaited update resurrects the terror of the original film for a new generation. Written by Chuck Russell and Greg McKay, inspired by the original screenplay by Kevin Tenney, Witchboard takes viewers to present‑day New Orleans, where a cursed artifact unlocks a vengeful witch and draws a young couple into a deadly spiral of possession, temptation, and occult terror. Starring Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Mel Jarnson, and Charlie Tahan — with Antonia Desplat and Jamie Campbell Bower — Witchboard delivers a pulse‑pounding journey into the heart of darkness. Watch the trailer now and get ready to experience the terror when Witchboard arrives in theaters.