A taunted, overweight teenager with a mysterious power to destroy her enemies!

The Spell

5.0 (33 votes)• 1977• 86m•Released

Horror TV Movie

Storyline & Plot Summary

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

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Lee Phillips

Starring Cast: Lee Grant, Susan Myers, Lelia Goldoni, Helen Hunt, Jack Colvin, James Olson

Cast

Lee Grant

Marion Matchett

Susan Myers

Rita

Lelia Goldoni

Jo Standish

Helen Hunt

Kristina Matchett

Jack Colvin

Dale Boyce

James Olson

Glenn

James Greene

Stan

Wright King

Rian

Barbara Bostock

Jill

Doney Oatman

Jackie

Richard Carlyle

Hugh

Kathleen Hughes

Fenetia

Robert Gibbons

Waiter

Arthur Peterson

Ross

Marneen Fields

Schoolmate (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

Party Guest (uncredited)

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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