Witchboard 2 - Die Tür zur Hölle

Much like the original, this is a reasonably entertaining film, but still nothing to brag about. I'd say that this was a little silly, even by horror film standards, but unlike most horror movies, I wasn't ever bored while watching this. However, like all other horror films that I have seen, this movie isn't scary, and the story isn't nearly interesting enough or funny enough to overlook this problem. This film was a decent time killer, but if you're looking for a good movie, try something else.

Witchboard 2: The Devils Doorway (1993) is a movie I recently watched on YouTube. The storyline follows a young woman who moves into a new apartment and starts receiving messages through a Ouija board from a former occupant of the apartment. It become clear that the ghost in the apartment wants revenge for something that happened to her while there. As people start dying around the rental building the young lady starts investigating the history of the apartment and ghost.

This movie is directed by Kevin Tenney (Night of the Demons) and stars Ami Dolenz (Pumpkinhead 2), Laraine Newman (Coneheads), John Gatins (Real Steel) and Julie Michaels (Road House).

While this is an early 90s movie it does have an 80s feel to it. The storyline, acting and dialogue is very uneven with some scenes feeling awkward, especially those involving the old boyfriend. Ami Dolenz in this was smoking hot. The horror elements were also uneven, though I will say the scene on the poster was perfectly executed and a well done jump scare. The end was predictable and fairly cliche.

Overall this is a very average addition to the genre that's just okay but worth a viewing. I would score this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.

After an argument with her boyfriend "Mitch" (Timothy Gibbs) concerning his controlling behavior, a young woman by the name of "Paige" (Amy Dolenz) breaks up with him and rents an apartment where she hopes to be able to pursue an art career in her spare time. It's during this time that she discovers a Ouija board which had been left behind by the previous tenant and, being somewhat curious, decides to give it a try. To her surprise, she actually summons a spirit by the name of "Susan" (Julie Michaels) who may--or may not--have her best interests at heart. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an okay 90's horror film which pretty much followed the same overall plot as its 1986 predecessor. And much like its predecessor, it could have used a bit more intensity or suspense as well. That being said, while I certainly don't consider this to be a great example of the horror genre, I suppose it passed the time well enough, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.

Paige Benedict is a wannabe artist who moves into a large apartment loft and discovers an Ouija board in the closet. After trying it out she starts receiving messages from the other-side by the previous tenant Susan Sidney. Who claims that she was murdered. Paige suddenly gets caught up into finding out what happened to Susan, but along the way people start dying off by strange occurrences.

Well I've never seen the original, but there's no relationship between the two films that makes you have to seen them in any particular order. I was expecting something quite secondary, but Kevin Tenney's 'Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway' was a mostly fun and harmless little piece, which was competently directed with some nice inventive flourishes. While, it's not hard to figure out what's eventually going to happen (though the final twist got me) and the pacing can lumber along with long talky spells, but there are definite features that make up for these aspects. Tenney makes the most out of his budget to cook up some strikingly atmospheric camera-work, tautly effective music score, credible special effects and a humdrum script filled with some biting humour. There are some well staged action scenes that have energy and the edgy deaths are mildly inspired. Although they are rather tame. False jump scares are evident, but never fall into the cheap variety. It tries to be creepy in its set-up, but I found it to be too silly to be so. Laughable in patches, but it never gets overly cheesy. Although there are some totally unlikely (if moronic) plot developments in the script that will raise eyebrows. One thing that got on my nerves was the constant use of sounding out every single letter and letting us know what it spells when Ouija board comes into play. Sure I can hack it every now and then, but all the time. No way! At least we had a blond hottie doing it for us. Tenney sure does tease the viewer with the gorgeously dainty Ami Dolenz. Her perky performance is surprisingly good. Those looking for a bit of flesh will be highly disappointed. Laraine Newman is amusing as the flip-out hippie landlady. The beautiful Julie Michaels was fine as Susan. Timothy Gibbs, John Gatins and Christopher Michael as bawdy landlord were okay.

It's a decent enough time-waster that has a certain quirkiness and stylish feel to it all.

This movie is wonderful, I saw it when it first came out on video, and I was 10 years old. My grandmother just could not understand why I liked horror movies, especially how young I was, but that is just with my genre.I love all sorts of horror movies, and this one is rated on my top list! I agree with the first person who wrote comments. But if I could I would score it much higher than a 13! I would give it a 20, but I love that kind of movie, I suppose that it all just depends on your taste. I have seen all of the witchboard movies, and anything and everything about the Craft and Ouija boards, and trust me, this movie is tons of fun! Enjoy!