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Cursed (2005)

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Reviews Counted:88

Fresh:15

Rotten:73

Average Rating:3.5/10

Consensus: A predictable plot and cheesy special effects make Cursed a less-than-scary experience.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for horror violence/terror, some sexual references, nudity, language and a brief drug reference.

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Theatrical Release:Feb 25, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $19,188,885

Synopsis: With CURSED, screenwriter Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven (SCREAM) take another playful trip to the dark side. This time around, their sights are set on one of the horror genre's most... With CURSED, screenwriter Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven (SCREAM) take another playful trip to the dark side. This time around, their sights are set on one of the horror genre's most popular subjects: werewolves. Set in an ultra-hip modern Los Angeles, the film tells the tale of siblings Ellie (Christina Ricci) and Jimmy (Jesse Eisenberg), who have yet to fully come to terms with the loss of their parents. Ellie works at "The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn" and dates ladies' man Jake (Joshua Jackson), while Jimmy is a less-than-popular high school student with a crush on the prettiest girl in school (Kristina Anapau). But one night, after Ellie and Jimmy get into a car accident on Mulholland Drive, they are bitten by what appears to be a bona fide werewolf. Soon, both brother and sister are exhibiting behavior that can only mean one thing--that they, too, have been cursed. A troubled production history notwithstanding, Craven's film remains a fast-paced, clever addition to the genre. Featuring a star-studded supporting cast (including Mya, Judy Greer, and Shannon Elizabeth), as well as an energetic modern rock soundtrack, CURSED takes viewers on a thrill-ride through the dark side of Los Angeles. [More]

Starring: Christina Ricci, Michael Rosenbaum, Shannon Elizabeth, Bambi Allen

Starring: Christina Ricci, Michael Rosenbaum, Shannon Elizabeth, Bambi Allen, Scott Baio, Portia De Rossi, Scott Foley, Joshua Jackson, Judy Greer, Jesse Eisenberg, Mya, Ken Rudúlph

Director: Wes Craven

Director: Wes Craven
Screenwriter: Kevin Williamson
Producer: Marianne Maddalena, Kevin Williamson
Composer: Marco Beltrami
Studio: Dimension Films

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  • Cursed
  • Frightmaster Wes Craven brings you the terror of werewolves and a cast of today's hottest young stars in CURSED! Christina Ricci (MONSTER), Jesse Eisenberg (THE VILLAGE), Joshua Jackson (TV's DAWSON'S CREEK), Judy Greer (THE VILLAGE), and Milo Ventimiglia (TV's GILMORE GIRLS) find themselves caught up in an unimaginable horror! 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! Unstoppably frightening and undeniably fun, it's the latest hit from the team that thrilled you with SCREAM!
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    Reviews for Cursed

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    Decent, if uninspired.

    Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Timothy Knight
    Timothy Knight
    Reel.com

    In the end the title seems to refer to the filmmakers--and the audience--rather than the characters.

    Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Frank Swietek
    Frank Swietek
    One Guy's Opinion

    Cursed gets off on the wrong foot by failing to introduce the characters properly. This is an error from which it never recovers, despite some moments that work well.

    Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Mike McGranaghan
    Mike McGranaghan
    Aisle Seat

    The best thing that can be said about Cursed is that it’s scarier than Teen Wolf Too.

    Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Nick Schager
    Nick Schager
    Slant Magazine

    Idiotic movie, even by werewolf standards.

    Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    Orlando Sentinel

    This film could easily be the Springtime for Hitler of horror movies.

    Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Kevin Carr
    Kevin Carr
    7M Pictures

    With all the lackluster horror movies being released every weekend, you’ve got to appreciate what pros Craven and Williamson are at the genre.

    Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Fred Topel
    Fred Topel
    About.com

    ...why would anyone pay good money to see this?

    Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    JoBlo
    JoBlo
    JoBlo's Movie Emporium

    ... pathétique excuse pour un film.

    Full Review Source: EnPrimeur.ca | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Nicolas Lacroix
    Nicolas Lacroix
    EnPrimeur.ca

    As a critic, I've often been bored and offended by the movies I've watched, but Cursed may be the first time I can remember being outright insulted by one.

    Full Review Source: IGN Movies | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Todd Gilchrist
    Todd Gilchrist
    IGN Movies

    Horror audiences should come to realize that Hollywood hates them if this is the best effort they could provide after making the same movie twice.

    Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Brian Orndorf
    Brian Orndorf
    FilmJerk.com

    As a PG-13, Cursed is a lesser, more cowardly effort, but one that still has enough giddy buoyancy and slick thrills to lift above its last-minute studio tinkering.

    Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Dustin Putman
    Dustin Putman
    DustinPutman.com

    It's a sad day when even Wes Craven falls victim to the PG-13-ification of horror.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    02/25/05
    Collin Souter
    Collin Souter
    eFilmCritic.com

    A werewolf film, completely neutered.

    Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
    02/24/05
    Walter Chaw
    Walter Chaw
    Film Freak Central

    A howlin' good time!

    Full Review Source: Horror.com | comment Comment
    02/24/05
    Staci Layne Wilson
    Staci Layne Wilson
    Horror.com
     
     
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