The Spell (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1977, The Spell is a horror and tv movie film directed by Lee Phillips, running about 86 minutes. “Her teenage thoughts cast a deadly spell of terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A distraught mother must cope with her embittered daughter who has the ability to cause "accidents" to happen.
Who’s in it. The Spell stars Lee Grant as Marilyn Matchett, Susan Myers as Rita, Lelia Goldoni as Jo Standish and Helen Hunt as Kristina Matchett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Spell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spell tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spell (1977)?
- In US, The Spell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spell worth watching?
- The Spell holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spell?
- The Spell stars Lee Grant, Susan Myers, Lelia Goldoni, Helen Hunt and Jack Colvin.
- When was The Spell released?
- The Spell was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.