Incantation (2022)

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Incantation (2022) is a Taiwanese found footage supernatural horror film directed by Kevin Ko. The movie follows Li Ronan, a woman who six years earlier broke a religious taboo while documenting a ritual with her friends. This act awakened a malevolent curse that affects her daughter, Dodo. The film uses a non-linear narrative, blending past and present to explore themes of guilt, negligence, and the consequences of religious beliefs. It incorporates elements of folk horror, drawing heavily from Taiwanese culture and a fictionalized form of Buddhism. The film's unique approach includes breaking the fourth wall, where Ronan directly addresses the audience, asking them to participate in chanting an incantation to supposedly lift the curse. This interactive element heightens the sense of realism and fear, suggesting that viewers themselves might be cursed. The story culminates in a desperate attempt by Ronan to save her daughter, leading to a shocking conclusion that blurs the lines between reality and the film's narrative. With its blend of cultural depth and chilling horror, Incantation offers a distinctive viewing experience.