| The Spell | |
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| Also known as | Kirous (Finland)[1] Control Mental (Spain)[1] Den onda gåvan (Sweden)[1] |
| Genre | Horror |
| Written by | Brian Taggert |
| Directed by | Lee Philips |
| Starring | Lee Grant Susan Myers Lelia Goldoni Helen Hunt Jack Colvin James Olson |
| Composer | Gerald Fried |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Charles Fries Dick Berg |
| Producer | David Manson |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Editor | David Newhouse |
| Camera setup | 35 mm (CFI)[2] |
| Running time | 86 minutes |
| Production companies | Charles Fries Productions Stonehenge Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | February 20, 1977[3] |
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The Spell is a 1977 American made-for-television horror film which premiered on NBC as "The Big Event" Movie of the Week. It is directed by Lee Philips and stars Lee Grant, Susan Myers, Lelia Goldoni and Helen Hunt. It touches on the subject of telekinesis and follows the story of an adolescent girl who seeks revenge on those who ridicule her, while her mother tries to bring an end to her evil acts. It has gained a reputation as being an imitation of the 1976 classic Brian De Palma film Carrie as several similarities are present, while it has fallen somewhat under the radar over the years and is considered a "forgotten film".
- ^ a b c "The Spell (1977 TV Movie) Release Info". IMDb.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ "The Spell (1977 TV Movie) Technical Specifications". IMDb.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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