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      Spellbinder

      R Released Sep 23, 1988 1h 36m Horror List
      Reviews 36% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Jeff (Timothy Daly) emerges from his weekly basketball game and witnesses a woman being menaced by a man with a knife. He intervenes and discovers that the woman, Miranda (Kelly Preston), is alone and desperate and has nowhere to stay. He takes her in, and the two become lovers, but soon an ominously threatening woman calling herself Mrs. White (Audra Lindley) shows up, claiming that Miranda belongs to her and her coven of Satan-worshiping witches. And they want her back. Read More Read Less

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      Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Film International Janet Greek's films might not be for everyone, but they sure as hell are custom-made for me. Nov 13, 2021 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene Something unspeakable lurks just in the shadows in Spellbinder, and it's wild to see the folk-horror genre move to Southern California and thrive in its new digs. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Saint B Creepy movie. Loved the chemistry between the leads, which makes the ending hit hard. Great atmosphere in this film that is perfect for the spooky season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/23 Full Review Joel C An awesome film about seduction and deception, magic and mystery. What starts as a romance most men would dream about slowly turns into a warped nightmare that unravels nicely as the story plays out with twists and turns. Shot nicely and good casting, It's one of a kind. I watched this as a young kid and learnt two things - 1) There are actually women in the world this beautiful, and 2) Never trust women this beautiful. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/21 Full Review jeff l I first saw this back in the early 90's when it was on late night cable TV . For a teenager I thought it was really good, but now it seems a little too predictable. I think most people will figure things out long before the ending. I would say watch it and see what you think. It's entertaining. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member If you're in an evil coven or would like to be, you'll love this movie Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent witchcraft thriller. Moves along at a good pace, even if it's a little predictable. Pretty grim ending, much more than I would've expected from the tone of the preceding movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/18 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this movie... a solid occult thriller!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/29/18 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Jeff (Timothy Daly) emerges from his weekly basketball game and witnesses a woman being menaced by a man with a knife. He intervenes and discovers that the woman, Miranda (Kelly Preston), is alone and desperate and has nowhere to stay. He takes her in, and the two become lovers, but soon an ominously threatening woman calling herself Mrs. White (Audra Lindley) shows up, claiming that Miranda belongs to her and her coven of Satan-worshiping witches. And they want her back.
      Director
      Janet Greek
      Producer
      Howard Baldwin, Richard Cohen
      Screenwriter
      Tracy Torme
      Production Co
      MGM, Wizan Film Properties Inc., Indian Neck Entertainment
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Horror
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 23, 1988, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 27, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.3M
      Runtime
      1h 36m
      Sound Mix
      Surround