Incantation (2022) (chinese) [2027]

The most notable formal paper discussing the film is published in the Journal of Chinese Film Studies .

: 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)

: You can find more details or request access to the full text on ResearchGate . Contextual Technical Articles The most notable formal paper discussing the film

: The researcher investigated self-initiated comments on platforms like Weibo , Douban , and Zhihu to understand the mindset regarding supernatural discourse in cyberspace. Incantation (2022) (Chinese)

Other formal writings treat the film as a case study in marketing and folklore horror:

: 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.