Vertigo Releasing has announced the digital release of Witchboard, a fresh reimagining of the 1986 cult classic that marked one of Chuck Russell’s early forays into horror. The film also represents a return to the genre that defined his career, following the cult successes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob. This new project completes a trio of fantasy horror films for Russell, a chance to push the boundaries of familiar fright worlds while staying true to the elements that made them endure.
The cast blends established talent with genre favourites. Madison Iselan leads as Emily, known for her roles in the Annabelle and Jumanji franchises. She is joined by Jamie Campbell Bower, whose Stranger Things and Twilight credentials suit the darker tone. Aaron Dominguez brings the sharp presence he showed in Only Murders in the Building, while Charlie Tahan adds the grit familiar from Ozark. Mel Jarnson, seen in Mortal Kombat, and Antonia Desplat, from Modi and Three Days on the Wing of Madness, complete the ensemble.
The story follows Emily after she uncovers an ancient spirit board. Soon after, those around her begin dying in sudden and disturbing ways. Her friends quickly realise they are facing a force far older than superstition, and the only way to stop it is to break the curse before it spreads further.
Russell produces alongside Kade Vu, Greg McKay and Bernie Gewissler, with a wide roster of executive producers including Eric Schiermeyer, Barry Brewer, John Paul Isham, Walter Josten, Patrick Josten, Marc Rousseau, Yannick Sadle, Robert Abramoff, Kevin Tenney, Jeff Geoffrey, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier and JJ Caruth. Yaron Levy oversees cinematography, Camille Parent handles production design, and Véronique Marchessault creates the costumes. Editing is shared between Alex Márquez, Joe Plenys and Émile Vallée, with Sam Ewing composing the score.
Witchboard arrives digitally on Amazon, Apple TV, Sky Store and YouTube Movies on 2 February 2026.
