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A major plot point involves Francesco’s past actions—specifically a black magic ritual used to avoid the consequences of an earlier relationship—which created the current supernatural threat.

The story follows Emma ( Mía Maestro ), who travels to southern Italy with her young daughter, Sofia, to visit the remote villa of her fiancé Francesco's mother. The trip takes a dark turn when Sofia is bitten by a tarantula, triggering a series of disturbing events. Emma must then fight a malevolent curse rooted in the family's past and local superstitions to save her daughter from being "claimed" by a vengeful spirit. Il legame

(internationally titled The Binding ) is a 2020 Italian supernatural folk horror film directed by Domenico Emanuele de Feudis and available for streaming on Netflix . Plot Summary Emma must then fight a malevolent curse rooted

Watch a detailed review of the film's gothic atmosphere and plot development: The Binding (Il legame) Netflix Horror Movie Review Austin Burke YouTube• Oct 3, 2020 Reviewers generally describe the film as a "mixed bag"

The film heavily utilizes Italian folklore, incorporating rituals, herbalism, and ancient incantations.

Reviewers generally describe the film as a "mixed bag". While praised for its technical execution, sound engineering, and visual atmosphere, it has been criticized for:

A major plot point involves Francesco’s past actions—specifically a black magic ritual used to avoid the consequences of an earlier relationship—which created the current supernatural threat.

The story follows Emma ( Mía Maestro ), who travels to southern Italy with her young daughter, Sofia, to visit the remote villa of her fiancé Francesco's mother. The trip takes a dark turn when Sofia is bitten by a tarantula, triggering a series of disturbing events. Emma must then fight a malevolent curse rooted in the family's past and local superstitions to save her daughter from being "claimed" by a vengeful spirit.

(internationally titled The Binding ) is a 2020 Italian supernatural folk horror film directed by Domenico Emanuele de Feudis and available for streaming on Netflix . Plot Summary

Watch a detailed review of the film's gothic atmosphere and plot development: The Binding (Il legame) Netflix Horror Movie Review Austin Burke YouTube• Oct 3, 2020

The film heavily utilizes Italian folklore, incorporating rituals, herbalism, and ancient incantations.

Reviewers generally describe the film as a "mixed bag". While praised for its technical execution, sound engineering, and visual atmosphere, it has been criticized for: