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Movie Info

After the unexpected death of his fiancee, an American illustrator embarks on a soul-searching journey across the isolated Icelandic countryside, only to become drawn into a supernatural world of ancient runes and secrets.

Genre:

drama, comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Brendan Walter
Producer:

Barak Hardley, Jon Lullo, Katy Stoll, Brendan Walter, Eleanor Wilson
Writer:

Barak Hardley
Release Date (Theaters):

Nov 1, 2019 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 19, 2019
Runtime:

1h 27m
Production Co:

Crush Pictures

Cast & Crew

Barak Hardley
Benny

Jackie Tohn
Jess

Magnús Jónsson
Steindór

Birna Rún
Inga

Tom Wright
Edmund

Stacey Moseley
Angela

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Critic Reviews for Spell

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (1)

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.

November 3, 2019 | Full Review…

Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
Actor-writer [Barak] Hardley gives Benny a likeably ramshackle personality as a cheerful dork who resists pretty much everything that comes his way, but gives in eventually.

November 4, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
...what remains is something made with love and talent, but not enough vision to make a lasting impression.

November 1, 2019 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

Adam Keller
Film Threat
A American adrift in Iceland dramedy that's better as dark comedy than as a grieving man's dark night of the soul.

October 26, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Roger Moore
Movie Nation