Movies like spell

The Spell is a 1977 American made-for-television horror film which premiered on NBC as "The Big Event" Movie of the Week. It is directed by Lee Philips and stars Lee Grant, Susan Myers, Lelia Goldoni and Helen Hunt. It touches on the subject of telekinesis and follows the story of an adolescent girl who seeks revenge on those who ridicule her, while her mother tries to bring an end to her evil acts. It has gained a reputation as being an imitation of the 1976 classic Brian De Palma film Carrie as several similarities are present, while it has fallen somewhat under the radar over the years and is seen as a "forgotten film".

Rita Matchett is a shy 15-year-old girl often picked upon for being overweight. One day in particular in her high school gym, Rita is teased by her classmates, in which she attempts to defend herself. While the girls take turns at rope climbing, Rita, struggling to climb, is opposite Jackie Segall, one of her snooty classmates. Jackie climbs to the top and begins to show off in front of the other girls by doing spins. Rita's stare becomes fixated on Jackie which causes her to fall off the rope and break her neck, killing her in the process.