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  • 2019
  • Dark Star Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2019
  • Dark Star Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m

Summary After the death of his fiancée, an American illustrator runs out of medication while wandering the isolated Icelandic countryside - unsure if his compulsions are related to his disorder or if he's being forced to unlock ancient secrets.

Directed By: Brendan Walter

Written By: Barak Hardley, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter

  • 2019
  • Dark Star Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2019
  • Dark Star Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m

Spell

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary After the death of his fiancée, an American illustrator runs out of medication while wandering the isolated Icelandic countryside - unsure if his compulsions are related to his disorder or if he's being forced to unlock ancient secrets.

Directed By: Brendan Walter

Written By: Barak Hardley, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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70
Oct 31, 2019
Genre fans may be disappointed that Spell is more of an artful character sketch than a supernatural thriller. But by focusing on despair and regret, the movie is still pretty haunting.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
67
Oct 28, 2020
Gloriously gonzo Appalachian creeper Spell makes one big change – having both the urban family in peril and the horrifying hicks with malicious intent be Black – and that's a refreshing change to a genre that's felt moribund since about "Wrong Turn 2."
By Richard Whittaker FULL REVIEW
63
Jan 21, 2020
Hardley has conjured up an interesting twist to this “journey of healing” narrative, abandoning laughs for metaphysical pathos.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 29, 2020
Heavy on oppressively humid atmosphere and light on originality, the film is a mostly forgettable genre exercise whose viewers won't miss much by watching at home.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Crush Pictures
Release Date Nov 1, 2019
Duration 1 h 27 m
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Tagline Do You Believe in Magic?
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Awards

Woodstock Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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