Cast a Deadly Spell
Seen it?1991 | 96 min | TV Movie, Mystery, Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Army of Darkness, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Campbell
- Fred WardDet. Harry Philip Lovecraft
- David WarnerAmos Hackshaw
- Julianne MooreConnie Stone
- Clancy BrownHarry Bordon
- Alexandra PowersOlivia Hackshaw
- Charles HallahanDet. Morris Bradbury
- Arnetia WalkerHypolite Kropotkin
- Raymond O'ConnorTugwell
- Peter AllasDet. Otto Grimaldi
- Lee TergesenLarry Willis / Lilly Sirwar