Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Horror Mystery Fantasy Comedy
Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.38/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Cast a Deadly Spell Plot Synopsis:
In 1948 Los Angeles, everyone uses magic- everyone except hard-boiled private detective H. Phillip Lovecraft, who refuses for "personal reasons." Lovecraft is hired by a mysterious rich man to recover a stolen book, the Necronomicon. Investigating, he finds that the book holds the key to taking over the world by magical means, releasing the "Old Ones".
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In a fantastical 40"s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!Official Trailer
Cast a Deadly Spell Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1991 (more 1991 movies)
Nominations: 3
What is Cast a Deadly Spell Streaming On?
Cast a Deadly Spell is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Cast a Deadly Spell Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 07, 1991
Writers: Joseph Dougherty
Producers: Gale Anne Hurd, Ginny Nugent
Editors: Dan Rae
Trending in Movies:
Whistle (2025), Forgive Us All (2025), Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025), 28 Years Later: The Bone… (2026), 28 Years Later (2025), We Bury the Dead (2024), Strange Harvest: Occult Murder… (2024), Bring Her Back (2025), Parvulos (2024), and ZombieCON Vol. 1 (2024)
Check Out the Best Horror Movies of 2026 You Must See!
Check out more movies that start with C and movies from 1991. Also, here is a list of more fantasy movies that start with C. Also, here is a list of more fantasy horror movies to add to your watchlist..
More: Must See New Horror Movies in 2026!(5) Movie Recommendations
Similar Movies to Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)(Click to Expand)
- Lord of Illusions (1995) / (read Lord of Illusions (1995) review)
- Horror Express (1972)
- Necronomicon: Book of Dead… / (read Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) review)
- The Resurrected (1991)
- The Unnamable (1988)
Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Cast (Click to Expand)
Cast a Deadly Spell Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Ward | ... | Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft |
| David Warner | ... | Amos Hackshaw |
| Julianne Moore | ... | Connie Stone |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Harry Bordon |
| Alexandra Powers | ... | Olivia Hackshaw |
| Charles Hallahan | ... | Det. Morris Bradbury |
| Arnetia Walker | ... | Hypolite Kropotkin |
| Raymond O''Connor | ... | Tugwell |
| Peter Allas | ... | Det. Otto Grimaldi |
| Lee Tergesen | ... | Larry Willis / Lilly Sirwar |
| Ritch Brinkley | ... | Owl Wagon Manager |
| Jaime Cardriche | ... | Zombie |
| John De Bello | ... | Crooner |
| David Downing | ... | Thadius Pilgrim |
| Colin Drake | ... | Butler Meadows |
| James Eustermann | ... | Werewolf |
| Bradley James | ... | Boy #2 |
| Scott Lincoln | ... | Bartender |
| Michael Reid MacKay | ... | Gargoyle |
| Robert Mickelson | ... | Boy #1 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Fred Ward (b. December 30, 1942) – Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - David Warner, as Amos Hackshaw, passed away at age 80 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Julianne Moore (b. December 3, 1960) – Connie Stone
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Clancy Brown (b. January 5, 1959) – Harry Bordon
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Alexandra Powers – Olivia Hackshaw
- Charles Hallahan, as Det. Morris Bradbury, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Chuck Hallahan - Arnetia Walker – Hypolite Kropotkin
- Raymond O''Connor (b. September 13, 1952) – Tugwell
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Raymond O'Conner | Ray O'Connor - Peter Allas – Det. Otto Grimaldi
Also known as: Peter W. Allas - Lee Tergesen (b. July 8, 1965) – Larry Willis / Lilly Sirwar
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Ritch Brinkley, as Owl Wagon Manager, passed away at age 71 in Raleigh, North Carol.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Ritchard Brinckley | Rich Brinkley - Jaime Cardriche – Zombie
- John De Bello – Crooner
Also known as: John DeBello | John Debello - David Downing – Thadius Pilgrim
- Colin Drake – Butler Meadows
Source: IMDB, Metacritic, HellHorror.com fans like you!