Netflix Movie 'Spellbound' Slammed by Parents for "Damaging" Message to Children After 1 Day Streaming

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New Netflix kids' flick 'Spellbound' sparks outrage over controversial message in debut, dividing parents nationwide.
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  • Backlash erupts after just 1 day of streaming, with critics slamming the film's 'damaging' themes that 'undermine positive body image' in young viewers.
  • Despite the controversy, Netflix execs remain tight-lipped - insiders say they're bracing for a full-blown PR crisis as more parents voice concerns over the movie's troubling content.
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Netflix, Spellbound
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