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Spell
2020 91 min South Africa, United States of America R 18+
★5.5
Thriller, Horror, Fantasy
Director: Mark Tonderai
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Description
A father survives a plane crash in rural Appalachia, but becomes suspicious of the elderly couple who take him in to nurse him back to health with the ancient remedies.
US Gross:
$500,104
Worldwide:
$500,104
Starring
Omari Hardwick
Actor
Loretta Devine
Actor
Lorraine Burroughs
Actor
Key opinion
Spell is widely considered a squandered opportunity that begins with a promising, atmospheric premise but fails to execute its potential. While it touches on intriguing themes of African folk magic, the film suffers from poor narrative development, illogical character behavior, and a lackluster conclusion.
| Screenplay | The film fails to live up to its narrative potential, devolving from an intriguing start into a generic and disappointing experience. | |
| Screenplay | Characters exhibit baffling and illogical reactions, which significantly undermines the tension and realism of their survival attempts. | |
| Ending | The climax and conclusion are underwhelming, failing to provide a satisfying payoff for the story's setup. | |
| Theme | The exploration of African mystical traditions and occult practices offers a fresh concept, though it struggles to maintain suspense throughout the film. |