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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension8
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Romantic and melancholic
- Romance7
- Melancholy7
- Hopefulness7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Absurdist Humor3
- Dark Humor3
World
Mystery and the mind
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and characters
- Intrigue9
- Direction8
- Acting8
Style
Standout cinematography, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Cinematography8
- Music Composition8
- Visual Stylization8
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Spellbound is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
MediumRomantic and melancholic
Emotionally, it's romantic, melancholic, and hopeful.
All heart traits
- Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumMystery and the mind
Its world is built around mystery and the mind.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Historical5Period settings and real events.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and characters
The direction, performances, and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout cinematography, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
Psychological MysteryHitchcockian ThrillerAmnesia & IdentityPsychoanalysisRomantic SuspenseFilm Noir InfluencedDream LogicClassic HollywoodIngrid Bergman Performance
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Questions about Spellbound
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Spellbound worth watching?
79
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Spellbound rated?
Suicide themes
Content advisories: suicide themes.
How long is Spellbound?
1 h 51 min
Spellbound runs 1 h 51 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Spellbound?
Critics82
Audiences77
Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Spellbound much the same way.
Was Spellbound a box office hit?
Budget$2 million
Box office$7 million
Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.
What language is Spellbound in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Spellbound?
15
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What tropes does Spellbound use?
Dead Person ImpersonationSingle-Issue PsychologyCreator CameoDream SequenceDoes Not Like MenSplash of ColorThe Walls Have EyesAll Psychology Is FreudianClear Their NameBig ApplesauceTrauma-Induced AmnesiaAmnesiac Dissonanceand 15 more
TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Spellbound, including Dead Person Impersonation, Single-Issue Psychology, Creator Cameo.