Spellbound

A street magician discovers a solitary woman who possesses the ability to see ghosts. This supernatural gift causes misfortune for those around her, leading her to live in isolation. The two decide to collaborate on a horror-themed magic show, which brings them significant success. As they work together, the magician develops romantic feelings for her, and they attempt to find a way to break the curse that haunts her life.

Directed and written by Hwang In-ho, this was the first of two films he directed, followed by Decibel in 2022. The movie stars Son Ye-jin as Kang Yeo-ri and Lee Min-ki as Ma Jo-goo, with supporting roles played by Park Chul-min, Kim Hyun-sook, Lee Mi-do, and Hwang Seung-eon. Produced by CJ Entertainment and Sang Sang Film, the production earned 20 million USD at the worldwide box office.

The film is generally well-received by viewers. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 3,900 votes and a higher score of 7.5/10 on TMDB from 212 votes.