Spellbinder 4K 1988 Ultra HD 2160p

Across a dark street in Los Angeles, a beautiful young woman is being brutally assaulted by an abusive boyfriend. Young lawyer Jeff Mills rushes to the woman's defense - and crosses into a world of unimaginable evil. On the surface, the young woman, Miranda Reed, is a dream come true, the perfect lover, a miracle healer and a soulmate. Before two days have passed, Jeff lives a real-life nightmare, an encounter so intense, death is almost merciful. Because Jeff learns that Miranda is a fugitive from the witches coven (to which she belongs) and they want her back. Back in time for a human sacrifice by the Unholy Night of the Winter Solstice.

User Review
Two young LA lawyers step in when a beautiful woman is beaten by her nasty boyfriend in an outdoor car park. One of the lawyers (Jeff, played by Timothy Daly) then offers shelter for Miranda (Kelly Preston), they instantly become lovers but both of their lives are in danger from a cult of Satanists. I have this on VHS, first watched it decades ago but enjoyed revisiting it. I would describe it as a combination of romance, thriller and horror. The late Kelly Preston looks totally bewitching and does strip off for a few love making scenes. Some reviewers and critics bemoan the plot as predictable, I disagree. I found the ending shocking but in a good way. Without giving too much away I was reminded of Rosemary's Baby and Race with the Devil in that Satanic cults can stretch deep within communities. Spellbinder is a moderate entry in the world of Satanic cinema but well worth a look.

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Codec: HEVC / H.265 (81.4 Mb/s)
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

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#English: FLAC 2.0
#English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (Commentary by director Janet Greek)

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