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The Spell (1977) | Criteria

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The Spell

English • 1977 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

TV Movie Horror

Synopsis

A distraught mother must cope with her embittered daughter who has the ability to cause "accidents" to happen.

Included in
Made-for-TV Terror
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorLee Phillips

WriterBrian Taggert

CinematographerMatthew F. Leonetti

ComposerGerald Fried

EditorDavid Newhouse

ProducerDavid Manson

Cast

Lee Grantas Marion Matchett

Susan Myersas Rita

Lelia Goldonias Jo Standish

as Kristina Matchett

Jack Colvinas Dale Boyce

James Olsonas Glenn

James Greeneas Stan

Wright Kingas Rian

Barbara Bostockas Jill

Doney Oatmanas Jackie

Richard Carlyleas Hugh

Kathleen Hughesas Fenetia

Robert Gibbonsas Waiter

Arthur Petersonas Ross

Marneen Fieldsas Schoolmate (uncredited)

Leoda Richardsas Party Guest (uncredited)