Synopsis
After the death of his fiancée, an American illustrator runs out of medication while wandering the isolated Icelandic countryside - unsure if his compulsions are related to his disorder or if he's being forced to unlock ancient secrets.
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Cast
- Barak HardleyBenny
- Jackie TohnJess
- Magnús JónssonSteindór
- Birna Rún EiríksdóttirInga
- Tom WrightEdmund
- Stacey MoseleyAngela
- Michael NanfriaOwen
- Michole Briana WhiteGayle
- Bryndís HaroldsHildur
- Gunnar KristinssonBjörn
Recommendations
- 70
Los Angeles Times
Genre fans may be disappointed that Spell is more of an artful character sketch than a supernatural thriller. But by focusing on despair and regret, the movie is still pretty haunting. - 67
Austin Chronicle
Gloriously gonzo Appalachian creeper Spell makes one big change – having both the urban family in peril and the horrifying hicks with malicious intent be Black – and that's a refreshing change to a genre that's felt moribund since about "Wrong Turn 2." - 63
Movie Nation
Hardley has conjured up an interesting twist to this “journey of healing” narrative, abandoning laughs for metaphysical pathos. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Heavy on oppressively humid atmosphere and light on originality, the film is a mostly forgettable genre exercise whose viewers won't miss much by watching at home.
