Dark Spell - Il Maleficio Apr 2026

Many reviewers on Letterboxd and Moria Reviews praise the film's polished cinematography and creepy, gothic atmosphere.

Originally in Russian; frequently available with English or Italian dubbing/subtitles Critical Reception Dark Spell - Il maleficio

The story follows , a young mother who is devastated when her husband, Kirill , leaves her. In her desperation, she seeks out a mystic to perform an ancient, forbidden ritual known as the "Black Wedding" to bind him to her forever. Many reviewers on Letterboxd and Moria Reviews praise

While the spell initially appears successful when Kirill returns, his affection quickly spirals into a dark, violent obsession. Zhenya soon realizes that the ritual has unleashed a demonic presence that cannot be easily undone, as the bond created by the Black Wedding is designed to last even beyond death. Director: Svyatoslav Podgaevsky Key Cast: Yana Yenzhayeva as Zhenya Konstantin Beloshapka as Kirill (Kira) Ilya Yermolov as Viktor Sabina Akhmedova as Aza the Gypsy Genre: Supernatural Horror / Thriller / Romance Runtime: Approximately 94 minutes While the spell initially appears successful when Kirill

For those interested in streaming or physical copies, Shout! Factory and Scream Factory have handled its North American release on VOD and Blu-ray.

Several English-speaking viewers noted that the dubbed versions can be rough and may distract from the original performances.