Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Omari Hardwick | ... | Marquis T. Woods | |
Loretta Devine | ... | Eloise | |
Lorraine Burroughs | ... | Veora Woods | |
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Hannah Gonera | ... | Samsara Woods |
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Kalifa Burton | ... | Tydon Woods |
John Beasley | ... | Earl | |
Tumisho Masha | ... | Sheriff | |
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Steve Mululu | ... | Lewis |
Peter Butler | ... | Dr. Holt | |
Andre Jacobs | ... | Wyman Thatcher (as André Jacobs) | |
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Leo Wringer | ... | Elderly Man at Gas Station |
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Tafara Nyatsanza | ... | Young Man at Gas Station |
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Doctor Khasu-Nkatlo | ... | Loretta (as Doctor Khasu-Kanku) |
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Chris April | ... | Julius |
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Tiffany von Willingh | ... | News Channel Reader |
While flying to his father's funeral in rural Appalachia, an intense storm causes Marquis (Omari Hardwick) to lose control of the plane carrying him and his family. He awakens wounded, alone and trapped in Ms. Eloise's (Loretta Devine) attic, who claims she can nurse him back to health with the Boogity, a Hoodoo figure she has made from his blood and skin. Unable to call for help, Marquis desperately tries to outwit and break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon.
Some people compare Spell with Misery and I get it for the fact that a guy is being held in a bed, with a foot injury, but other than that the comparison just ends. Misery is some much better, with so much more suspense and better actors. That said Spell isn't bad, there is a fair amount of suspense, but the story is just not that believable because of some scenes. A man with his injuries couldn't do what he did, that's just a fact, and those kind of little details bring the quality of a story down. The acting was decent, so no complaints about that. If you're not too picky about details and just want to enjoy a bit of suspenseful entertainment Spell is worth a watch. It will just never be a classic like Misery though.