Spell (2020)

A man crash lands in rural Appalachia and awakens in the attic of a traditional Hoodoo practitioner. He desperately tries to break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon.

Director:

Mark Tonderai

Writer:

Kurt Wimmer

Stars:

Omari Hardwick, Loretta Devine, Lorraine Burroughs

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Omari Hardwick	...	Marquis T. Woods
Loretta Devine	...	Eloise
Lorraine Burroughs	...	Veora Woods
Hannah Gonera	...	Samsara Woods
Kalifa Burton	...	Tydon Woods
John Beasley	...	Earl
Tumisho Masha	...	Sheriff
Steve Mululu	...	Lewis
Peter Butler	...	Dr. Holt
Andre Jacobs	...	Wyman Thatcher (as André Jacobs)
Leo Wringer	...	Elderly Man at Gas Station
Tafara Nyatsanza	...	Young Man at Gas Station
Doctor Khasu-Nkatlo	...	Loretta (as Doctor Khasu-Kanku)
Chris April	...	Julius
Tiffany von Willingh	...	News Channel Reader

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

nurse | 

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, disturbing/bloody images, and language

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Traditional
Performed by John Beasley

User Reviews

Far better than expected.

Ok Spell seemed to be a typical production, a horror movie where a family trip goes terribly wrong and they end up in a bad situation with apparently no way out.

And the plot sure acts like so, as it moves quickly to that direction and then...the movie starts. Sure there are some elements you've seen in other horrors, but the execution here felt fresh, not copying others, not repetitive, but developing its own way of telling the story. I was intrigued throughout its entire course, while waiting too see what the third act brings. And I have to say, that one delivers as well, it is a good way to wrap the story up and it provides the needed satisfaction after sitting through some difficult scenes.

All in all, Spell is definitely a win, I do recommend it, I think most fans of the genre will appreciate it and enjoy it.

Cheers!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spell

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, South Africa

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$206,591, 1 November 2020

Gross USA:

$500,104

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$500,104

Company Credits

Production Co:

LINK Entertainment, MC8 Entertainment, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1