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Still from The Spell — The Spell (1977) — Lee PhillipsPhotographed by Matthew F. Leonetti

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Lee Phillips

The Spell

English / 1977 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

TV Movie Horror

Letterboxd: 2.78/5·2.2K ratings·749 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Made-for-TV Terror
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Credits

Crew

DirectorLee Phillips

WriterBrian Taggert

CinematographerMatthew F. Leonetti

ComposerGerald Fried

EditorDavid Newhouse

Producer

Cast

Lee Grantas Marion Matchett

Susan Myersas Rita

Lelia Goldonias Jo Standish

Helen Huntas 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)

The Spell (1977) | Criteria