The Cursed

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The Cursed

R

Released Feb 18, 2022

1h 52m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In the late 1800s, a once-peaceful remote country village is under attack--but by who or what, no one knows. Villagers spread rumors of a cursed land, supernatural forces, and even demonic creatures, as the disappearances and killings continue. Pathologist John McBride arrives to investigate the danger, only to discover something much deeper and more sinister than he ever could have imagined.

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Critics Consensus

For a werewolf movie, The Cursed is frustratingly lacking in killer instinct -- but its intriguing additions to well-worn mythology add some necessary bite.

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Audience Says

Too slow to be truly scary, The Cursed may frustrate viewers in the mood for a traditional horror story.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

It is engaging, thanks to the way Ellis captures its era: not just through striking low-light images but also through a pervasive sense of menace.

Feb 24, 2022

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

There’s a sumptuous feel to the staging — the costumes and sets all have weight, and the cast brings a compelling, convincing intensity to the material, but this is primarily a movie to watch for the visuals.

Feb 23, 2022

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Noah Berlatsky

Chicago Reader

Ellis has made it very clear that the emotional core of the film is the suffering of marginalized, displaced, and slaughtered people. Why then are we spending the bulk of the run time supposedly rooting for those who benefit from that slaughter?

Feb 23, 2022

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

If it fails as a thematically rich Gothic horror, it could at least have been an entertaining monster flick, but it manages to let the audience down on that count as well.

Rated: C

Jun 13, 2024

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Samuel Leggett Jr.

JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS

The Cursed has some great shots and some moments that were very well directed. But in terms of the acting and story it is very fleeting. Just don't have much in terms of repeated viewing value and some great ideas but poor execution

Rated: 4.5/10

Dec 26, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...the arms-length atmosphere is perpetuated by an egregiously overlong running time...

Rated: 1.5/4

Dec 18, 2022

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Mark

movie was really slow, I thought it was going to be a modern day horror but was not. Plot was ok just took to long

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/16/22

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Glosan1951

My husband and I are big fans of horror type movies. We like these movies that keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Plus, the scarier the better. We would recommend this movie to people who like the gore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/22

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Peter S

Great horror movie! Not based on cheap jump scares like Paranormal Activities. It actually is a story with a beginning, middle, a climax and an end! Love how the atmosphere and sounds blend in well together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/22

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Alenna

Very confusing and wished it was actually scary or made me jump once?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/06/22

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Jon B

This movie had so much potential but fell flat. It was overly slow and drawn out with minimal scares and minimal creepiness.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/06/22

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Goreal H

excellent build up from the beginning. told a great story with a twist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/22

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Synopsis

In the late 1800s, a once-peaceful remote country village is under attack--but by who or what, no one knows. Villagers spread rumors of a cursed land, supernatural forces, and even demonic creatures, as the disappearances and killings continue. Pathologist John McBride arrives to investigate the danger, only to discover something much deeper and more sinister than he ever could have imagined.

Director: Sean Ellis
Producer: Sean Ellis, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon
Screenwriter: Sean Ellis
Distributor: LD Entertainment
Production Co: LD Entertainment, Piste Rouge
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 18, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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