Spellbinder (1988)

A young lawyer, after falling in love with a beautiful woman, finds that she has an extremely mysterious past.

Director:

Janet Greek

Writer:

Tracy Tormé

Stars:

Tim Daly, Kelly Preston, Rick Rossovich

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Daly	...	Jeff Mills (as Timothy Daly)
Kelly Preston	...	Miranda Reed
Rick Rossovich	...	Derek Clayton
Audra Lindley	...	Mrs. White
Anthony Crivello	...	Aldys
Diana Bellamy	...	Grace Woods
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa	...	Lt. Lee
James Watkins	...	Tim Weatherly (as James Louis Watkins)
Kyle T. Heffner	...	Herbie Green (as Kyle Heffner)
M.C. Gainey	...	Brock
Sally Kemp	...	Marilyn DeWitt
Stefan Gierasch	...	Edgar DeWitt
Bob McCracken	...	Simmons
Karen Elise Baldwin	...	Mona (as Karen Baldwin)
Roderick Cook	...	Ed Kennerle

Storyline

When Los Angeles lawyer Jeff Mills and his friend Derek Clayton rescue a young beautiful woman from an apparently abusive boyfriend, the trouble starts. Jeff unknowing becomes involved with Miranda Reed and the web of intrigue that follows her. But as the two became lovers, Jeff learns that Miranda is on the run from the witches coven (to which she belongs). Miranda tells Jeff of her situation, but not the entire truth, and Jeff willingly helps Miranda out of her troubles, but creates his own.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | lawyer | beach | incantation | human sacrifice | 

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Taglines:

A nightmare of illusion and betrayal.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

La hora de los brujos

Box Office

Gross:

$1,938,049 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Indian Neck Entertainment, Wizan Film Properties Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 94 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Davey and Goliath (1960)

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Soundtracks

"Siren's Song"
Composed & Performed by Tom Scott

User Reviews

Terrific!

An unjustly neglected horror entry. Right from the start, it has the narrative pull of a good mystery; there are intriguing characters and one genuinely sensual sex scene. In the second half, it seems to be getting more ordinary, but then comes up with a stunning twist, worthy of an Agatha Christie. Overall, a well-acted, atmospherically directed, smart, creepy little thriller. (***)