UNLUCKY CHARMS

Cinemavixion Review

Charles Band's "Unlucky Charms" (2013) delves into a competitive world where beauty and ambition turn deadly. The film pits five aspiring spokesmodels against each other in a high-stakes competition, only for their rivalry to escalate into a fight for survival. As the contestants begin to vanish, it's revealed that their misfortune is orchestrated by a sinister force unleashed from an ancient charm bracelet. These mythical beings, including a Cyclops, Banshee, Hobgoblin, and a leprechaun named Farr Darrig, are summoned by the diva DeeDee DeVille with the intention of stealing the girls' souls. However, these supernatural entities have their own malevolent agenda. With a runtime of 71 minutes, this horror-fantasy offers a blend of competition drama and supernatural terror, exploring the dark side of ambition when it's cursed by magical malice. Despite a modest reception, the film presents a unique premise within the horror genre, playing on the trope of cursed objects and mythical creatures to deliver a suspenseful narrative.