Incantation (2022) (chinese) [ESSENTIAL × FULL REVIEW]

: The China Project published an analytical piece explaining that the film's "Mother Buddha" and central mantra are entirely fictitious creations by director Kevin Ko, despite their believable roots in Tantric Buddhism.

: It analyzes the "fourth wall" breaking and mockumentary style, which made many viewers feel "jinxed" or "offended" by the interactive curse elements. Incantation (2022) (Chinese)

: An essay by Asha Bardon, MA on Substack provides a deep dive into the theology of "yūrei" and "onryō" and how religious studies inform the film's narrative. : The China Project published an analytical piece