Incantation Review (2022) — 70% Celluloid Score
Directed by Kevin Ko · 2022 ·
Is Incantation worth watching?
Yes. Incantation (2022) earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 咒 Maleficio Marcas da Maldição 呪詛 주(咒) Lanetli Sembol มนตรา Chú Nguyền
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Netflix Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Incantation by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Incantation worth watching?
Yes — Incantation earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Taiwan's Netflix horror breakout — technically rough in places but terrifying in its commitment to found-footage authenticity and ritual detail, with critics praising its cultural specificity and global word-of-mouth.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).
What is Incantation about?
A mother documents her daughter's curse after violating taboos at a remote mountain shrine tied to a forbidden folk religion. Kevin Ko's found-footage horror became a Netflix phenomenon by embedding a viral curse ritual into faux-documentary dread that asks viewers to risk participation.
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Critic Reviews
Incantation (2022) Review: A Curse That Wants You In
★★★½☆
Incantation is Kevin Ko's Taiwanese found-footage horror about a mother, her daughter and a broken religious taboo, rough in places but genuinely unnerving.
Mostly yes, for horror fans who enjoy found footage. It is creepy and cleverly interactive, though uneven pacing and genre clichés weaken the middle.
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Incantation: frequently asked questions
Is Incantation worth watching?
Yes. Incantation (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 70%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Incantation?
In the United States, Incantation streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Incantation?
Incantation runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
What is Incantation rated?
Incantation is rated 15 in the UK and NC16 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Incantation?
Incantation is directed by Kevin Ko and stars Ina Tsai, Ven Kao, Huang Sin-ting, Sean Lin, Wen Ching-Yu.
What is the Metascore for Incantation?
Metacritic's Metascore for Incantation is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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