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Incantation

Incantation

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Incantation

"Do you believe in blessings?"

2022

1h 51m

6.8(872 votes)

Horror

Overview

Inspired by the true story of a family who believed they were possessed by spirits. This film follows a woman who must protect her child from a curse.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Social & External

Production Companies

Monkey Movies

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ina Tsai

Ina Tsai

Li Ro-nan

Ven Kao

Ven Kao

Hsieh Chi-ming

Huang Sin-ting

Huang Sin-ting

Chen Le-tung / Dodo

Sean Lin

Sean Lin

Chen Li-tung / Dom

Wen Ching-Yu

Wen Ching-Yu

Chen Chen-yuan / Yuan

Queenie Chen

Queenie Chen

Spirit-Medium Child

Peng Yi

Master Ching

Lin Yi-qin

Lin Yi-qin

Aaron Hong

Aaron Hong

Real Estate Agent

Huang Ling

Sister Xia

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin Ko
Written by: Zhang Zhe Wai
Kevin Ko
Produced by: Kevin Ko
Yang Xu Fen

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