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Spellbound

2011Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, intriguing horror movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

When her scariest secret is revealed, you will be.

A magician makes an assistant out of a strange girl with the ability to see ghosts, and the two achieve success with their shows, through thick and thin. However, another kind of magic might be brewing behind the scenes of their act... love!

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Psychological Depth
  • Mystery and Intrigue
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Unique Premise
  • Korean Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Hwang In-ho
Written by
Hwang In-ho
Music by
Lee Jae-jin

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Facts

December 1, 2011 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
December 1, 2011
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Splash of Color, Big Bad, P.O.V. Cam +9

  • Splash of Color
  • Big Bad
  • P.O.V. Cam
  • Flashback Nightmare
  • Off-the-Shelf FX
  • Have You Told Anyone Else?
  • Mind Screw
  • Amnesiac Dissonance
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • Driving a Desk
  • Trauma Button
  • Forced Perspective

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Spellbound?"

Questions about Spellbound

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spellbound?

In the United States, Spellbound is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Spellbound worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Spellbound okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Spellbound make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Spellbound good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Spellbound in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Spellbound use?

Splash of ColorBig BadP.O.V. CamFlashback NightmareOff-the-Shelf FXHave You Told Anyone Else?Mind ScrewAmnesiac DissonanceDeliberately MonochromeDriving a DeskTrauma ButtonForced Perspectiveand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Splash of Color, Big Bad, and P.O.V. Cam.