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Cursed
2005 97 min Germany, United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.3
Horror, Comedy
Director: Wes Craven
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Description
A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn that the only way to break the curse put upon them is to kill the one who started it all.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$19.3M
Worldwide:
$19.3M
Starring
Christina Ricci
Actor
Jesse Eisenberg
Actor
Portia de Rossi
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best Performance in a Horror/Thriller
Key opinion
Cursed is widely viewed as a compromised project that suffers from extensive studio interference and heavy reshoots, preventing Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson from achieving their full vision. While the film is often criticized for its uneven tone, disjointed narrative, and aging CGI, it maintains a cult following as a watchable, campy blend of teen comedy and horror.
| Acting | Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg deliver committed, charismatic performances that anchor the film despite a lackluster script. | |
| Humor | The film succeeds in balancing dark, self-aware humor with traditional creature-feature elements, channeling a unique teen-horror atmosphere. | |
| Production | The integration of CGI is frequently cited as a major technical failure that undermines the film's visual horror. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative structure are split: some find the blend of teen melodrama, comedy, and horror to be an engaging genre experiment, while others dismiss it as an inconsistent, tonally jarring mess. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing and length are divisive, with some viewers finding the runtime bloated by filler, while others see it as a light, easy-to-watch experience. |