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Spell

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 31m
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Omari Hardwick in Spell (2020)
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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 siniste... Read allA 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.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.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,482
532
  • Director
    • Mark Tonderai
  • Writer
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Stars
    • Omari Hardwick
    • Loretta Devine
    • Lorraine Burroughs
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Tonderai
  • Writer
    • Kurt Wimmer
  • Stars
    • Omari Hardwick
    • Loretta Devine
    • Lorraine Burroughs
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 170User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    Loretta Devine and Omari Hardwick in Spell (2020)
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    John Beasley and Loretta Devine in Spell (2020)
    John Beasley and Loretta Devine in Spell (2020)
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    Top cast

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    Omari Hardwick
    Omari Hardwick
    • Marquis T. Woodsas Marquis T. Woods
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Eloiseas Eloise
    Lorraine Burroughs
    Lorraine Burroughs
    • Veora Woodsas Veora Woods
    Hannah Gonera
    Hannah Gonera
    • Samsara Woodsas Samsara Woods
    Kalifa Burton
    • Tydon Woodsas Tydon Woods
    John Beasley
    John Beasley
    • Earlas Earl
    Tumisho Masha
    Tumisho Masha
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Steve Mululu
    • Lewisas Lewis
    Peter Butler
    Peter Butler
    • Dr. Holtas Dr. Holt
    Andre Jacobs
    Andre Jacobs
    • Wyman Thatcheras Wyman Thatcher
    • (as André Jacobs)
    Leo Wringer
    • Elderly Man at Gas Stationas Elderly Man at Gas Station
    Tafara Nyatsanza
    • Young Man at Gas Stationas Young Man at Gas Station
    Doctor Khasu-Nkatlo
    • Lorettaas Loretta
    • (as Doctor Khasu-Kanku)
    Chris April
    • Juliusas Julius
    Tiffany von Willingh
    • News Channel Readeras News Channel Reader
    Yule Masiteng
    • Old Country Hillmanas Old Country Hillman
    Mandisa Duna
    • Fleeing Womanas Fleeing Woman
    Ri-Karlo Handy
    Ri-Karlo Handy
    • Marquis's Fatheras Marquis's Father
    • Director
      • Mark Tonderai
    • Writer
      • Kurt Wimmer
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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.
    • nurse
    • supernatural horror
    • boogity doll
    • railroad spike in foot
    • vomiting
    • 79 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Evil has its roots.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, disturbing/bloody images, and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At about 29 minutes into the run-time there's a shot of a ceramic penguin figurine, a nod to Misery (1990) which features many similar plot points.
    • Goofs
      At 14:20 Veora Woods tells her son Tydon to "get his sorry ass back in that plane"

      In the scene are the those 2, the aircraft, and the ladder the son brought out to get up on the wing and fuel the aircraft.

      In the very next scene Marquis Woods walks up to the plane and the ladder is gone.
    • Quotes

      Young Man at Gas Station: Slavery is over, pump your own damn gas

    • Soundtracks
      I Put a Spell on You
      Written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins (as Jay Hawkins)

      Performed by Screamin' Jay Hawkins

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews170

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Not bad if you're not too picky.
    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.
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    • deloudelouvain
    • Jan 9, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Africa
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bùa Chú
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • LINK Entertainment
      • MC8 Entertainment
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $500,104
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $206,591
      • Nov 1, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $500,104
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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