The Cursed

LD Entertainment | Release Date: February 18, 2022

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Ratings

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UncleWillardApr 20, 2022

It's a neat twist on the werewolf or shape-shifting curse. Great production values and acting. Definitely reminds me a bit of the old Hammer films, but with less buxomness. I'm interested to see what Sean Ellis does next.

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moviecritic68Mar 6, 2022

Well shot film. Horror genre are difficult to rate. I suppose it comes down to one's fear level. The younger you are the more effect. Overall it kept my attention and didn't disappoint.

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JLuis_001Feb 24, 2022

I must say, this movie surprised me.
The Cursed is pretty predictable, and this is something that tends to happen too much in the horror genre, but what this story manages to do is prove that even when you're playing inside the box, you canI must say, this movie surprised me.
The Cursed is pretty predictable, and this is something that tends to happen too much in the horror genre, but what this story manages to do is prove that even when you're playing inside the box, you can still make things productive.

Set in the 18th century, The Cursed goes for atmosphere by ratcheting up the tension and suspense where it's due, even when you as the viewer are already expecting what's going to happen. That's a point I stress, because I feel it's best when a story doesn't try too hard to seek the audience's reaction, but to envelop them in its setting.

Visually outstanding, The Cursed is more about texture, environment and situation. Indeed, it doesn't attempt variants that could have been better explored, but what it does well is more than present and it's efficient.

It could've been shorter, but I still liked it.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 24, 2022

Normally to find such a fresh, new spin on a classic horror villain archetype like this I'd have to read a novel. Set in the 18th century, The Cursed however puts several inventive, original twists on long-established werewolf lore that allowNormally to find such a fresh, new spin on a classic horror villain archetype like this I'd have to read a novel. Set in the 18th century, The Cursed however puts several inventive, original twists on long-established werewolf lore that allow it to provide a very unique and remarkable viewing experience. Not least of all because of what a great job it does of bringing the time period to life, giving it the vibe of a forgotten old fable.

It's pretty rare in general to come across a horror flick with this strong of an emphasis placed on its storytelling. At least one not coming from A24 that is. Writer and director Sean Ellis has crafted a script with a moderate amount of allegorical properties, well-developed characters, and intriguing scenarios on top of all the artistic Age of Enlightenment era flair taking place in front of the camera. The writing only slightly being marred by the occasional baffling idiocy of its characters at points.

It's not the scariest movie you'll ever see, but features some wonderfully grotesque concepts regardless that come equipped with unexpected symbolic value. An air of dark magic hangs over the entire thing alongside the feeling of a slowly approaching, deserved (but not by everyone) doom that keeps the events interesting even if they never put you in a state of constant fear or anxiety over what you'll witness next.

It's fairly saddening to see this not receiving the amount of commendation it deserves. There's no denying Ellis has crafted a work offering a take on conventional folklore that's entirely his own vision. My hope is that future reappraisals will recognize it alongside Gretel & Hansel as the underappreciated in its own time gem of fairytale-esque horror it is. That may seem like a weird descriptor, but let me ask you this: what is a fairy tale when you strip away the kid-friendly, sanitized Disney mien after all, if not a grim story with a subtle hint of moralizing?… Expand

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GinaKFeb 22, 2022

If you want to get out of the house during the pandemic and like horror films, you will find this film mildly interesting. The filmmaker has talent as do the actors, but the script is not very original, and the director occasionally tries toIf you want to get out of the house during the pandemic and like horror films, you will find this film mildly interesting. The filmmaker has talent as do the actors, but the script is not very original, and the director occasionally tries to make up for this with a bit too much gore.… Expand

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PanchogulApr 20, 2022

Puede que no sea una historia que ofrezca algo nuevo o expectante, ni personajes que importen mucho, pero la banda sonora, el moderado nivel de gore y el como se va manejando todo en conjunto hace que sea una película atrapante, de buen ritmoPuede que no sea una historia que ofrezca algo nuevo o expectante, ni personajes que importen mucho, pero la banda sonora, el moderado nivel de gore y el como se va manejando todo en conjunto hace que sea una película atrapante, de buen ritmo y que vale la pena verla aunque sea para salir de dudas. Obra maestra no es, pero lo suficientemente efectiva para funcionar.… Expand

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bertobellamyAug 23, 2023

'The Cursed' puts an interesting spin on the werewolf mythos, but it's not enough to keep you hooked all the time. Sean Ellis, of 'Cashback' fame, delivers a horror film with production values that don't make the tiny budget noticeable,'The Cursed' puts an interesting spin on the werewolf mythos, but it's not enough to keep you hooked all the time. Sean Ellis, of 'Cashback' fame, delivers a horror film with production values that don't make the tiny budget noticeable, despite the PS3-looking CGI. The practical effects (which truly look grotesque), the costumes, and the photography stand out; the overall gothic tone is well done. The performances aren't bad, but none of them are outstanding, and the characters aren't all that engaging. And although there is a theme related to xenophobia, corruption, and the abuse of power, it kind of goes nowhere. The final twist feels a bit anticlimactic, but you can't deny that Ellis and his team tried to make a horror film that doesn't rely on jumpscares at all. Yes, it's miles away from something like 'The Witch,' but still a decent take on the folk horror subgenre.… Expand