Spell

Name: Spell
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Released: November 1, 2019
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Barak Hardley, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir, Bryndís Haralds, Gunnar Kristinsson, Jackie Tohn

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Dark Star Pictures | Release Date: November 1, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Barak Hardley, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir, Bryndís Haralds, Gunnar Kristinsson, Jackie Tohn, Magnús Jónsson, Michael Nanfria, Michole White, Stacey Moseley, Tom Wright

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.

Director: Brendan Walter

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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Noel Murray

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. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

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." Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jan 21, 2020

Hardley has conjured up an interesting twist to this “journey of healing” narrative, abandoning laughs for metaphysical pathos. Read full review

Frank Scheck

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. Read full review

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