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Year: 1972
Runtime: 87 min
Language: English
Director: Bob Clark
In this darkly comedic horror film, a novice necromancer and his troupe of amateur mediums attempt to summon the spirit world, but their rituals go awry when they conjure a chatty cadaver named Orville. As the night wears on, the group's antics lead to a series of eerie and hilarious consequences.
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Last Updated: October 22, 2024 at 23:27
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