Dans la France rurale du XIXe siècle, une menace mystérieuse, peut-être surnaturelle, arrive dans un petit village. Un pathologiste vient en ville pour enquêter sur le danger et exorciser ce... Tout lireDans la France rurale du XIXe siècle, une menace mystérieuse, peut-être surnaturelle, arrive dans un petit village. Un pathologiste vient en ville pour enquêter sur le danger et exorciser certains de ses propres démons dans le processus.Dans la France rurale du XIXe siècle, une menace mystérieuse, peut-être surnaturelle, arrive dans un petit village. Un pathologiste vient en ville pour enquêter sur le danger et exorciser certains de ses propres démons dans le processus.
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Gothic, gloomy, and a dark movie. This movie has a terrific setting, cinematography, and set design. It is very similar to The Others and Robert Eggers films (The VVitch and The Lighthouse)
Also, Kelly Reilly (Isabelle Laurent) and Amelia Crouch (Charlotte) have amazing performances in this movie. Their acting made me emotional and feel for their characters at some points of the film.
The werewolf looks pretty bad and dumb. I think this movie would've worked better as a vampire film.
There's also a pretty fine twist at the end, I didn't expect it, but it didn't shock me if you know.
Also, Kelly Reilly (Isabelle Laurent) and Amelia Crouch (Charlotte) have amazing performances in this movie. Their acting made me emotional and feel for their characters at some points of the film.
The werewolf looks pretty bad and dumb. I think this movie would've worked better as a vampire film.
There's also a pretty fine twist at the end, I didn't expect it, but it didn't shock me if you know.
First 30-40 minutes were good. Kinda expensive production for a horror movie, interesting story, decent acting. Then, i was slowly losing my interest. At the end of the movie i didn't care about what happened to the characters, i just wanted it to end. Something felt off, i can't explain it better because English is not my native language. You can't enjoy a horror movie when you don't care if the characters live or die. Maybe i was not in the right mood, i don't know.
It's definitely not a bad movie, however, it's too long. It should have been at least 15 minutes shorter, there were some pace problems. Not boring though, for the most part of it.
Actors were not so charismatic or appealing except Kelly Reilly. She shines through the movie.
I wanted to like it. CASHBACK (same director, 2006) is one of my favorite movies. I liked THE BROKEN (2008) too.
This, not so much.
It's definitely not a bad movie, however, it's too long. It should have been at least 15 minutes shorter, there were some pace problems. Not boring though, for the most part of it.
Actors were not so charismatic or appealing except Kelly Reilly. She shines through the movie.
I wanted to like it. CASHBACK (same director, 2006) is one of my favorite movies. I liked THE BROKEN (2008) too.
This, not so much.
The Good: This movie is freakin' GORGEOUS. I absolutely loved how this movie looked; I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Everything from the depth of the images, to the saturated colours, the rolling fog, and the period appropriate costumes come together to transport you to a different world. While it's a relatively simple setting, it's imbued with a lot of character. As for the more fantastical elements, this film has some truly shocking images that I guarantee will lodge in your mind (if you're into that sort of thing).
I also appreciated the period appropriate characters and sensibilities. This is more The With or The Nightingale then your typical historical horror film, with characters acting as people in Victorian Britain would act. That includes the good and the bad, with a heavy dose of class obsession that feels right for the era. I'm not opposed to movies taking liberties with history, but only if there's a point to the subversion. The Cursed is quite authentic in that regard, and it's awesome.
But, let's be real, what we all want to know is if The Cursed delivers on the scares. I wouldn't say this is a particularly *scary* movie, but it is unique and inventive. It's take on the werewolf myth is pretty novel and rooted in trauma, injustice, and oppression (with some very clever Biblical connections as well). It's very interesting and I give Ellis credit for that.
Horror movies don't often get praised for performances, but shout out to this movie's wonderful cast. Everyone felt transformed into late 19th century Britons, to the point where I almost forgot where I've seen these people before. Boyd Holbrook, Kelly Reilly, and Allistaire Petrie really shine.
The Bad: This movie's worst aspect is its editing. The cuts are relentless (especially towards the beginning) and quite disorienting. There are scenes of truly striking imagery ultimately ruined by the constant cutting. It's an inexplicable decision for a movie that's ultimately quite slow paced.
Moreover, while I really liked the performances, none of these characters had all that much depth. I kinda hoped for a subplot or something about class and land rights of the era, but despite the film's longer-than-average runtime, it never materialized. The characters, as such, don't get to really address or even mention the cruelty that sets the plot in motion. It just feels kind of weird that this wasn't used as an opportunity to further flesh out the story.
The ending is also kind of underwhelming and abrupt. There's a connection to the first scene of the movie that doesn't really amount to anything either.
The Ugly: After a few years of straight-to-streaming schlock, The Cursed is a celebration of the good ol fashioned, ornate gothic horror.
I also appreciated the period appropriate characters and sensibilities. This is more The With or The Nightingale then your typical historical horror film, with characters acting as people in Victorian Britain would act. That includes the good and the bad, with a heavy dose of class obsession that feels right for the era. I'm not opposed to movies taking liberties with history, but only if there's a point to the subversion. The Cursed is quite authentic in that regard, and it's awesome.
But, let's be real, what we all want to know is if The Cursed delivers on the scares. I wouldn't say this is a particularly *scary* movie, but it is unique and inventive. It's take on the werewolf myth is pretty novel and rooted in trauma, injustice, and oppression (with some very clever Biblical connections as well). It's very interesting and I give Ellis credit for that.
Horror movies don't often get praised for performances, but shout out to this movie's wonderful cast. Everyone felt transformed into late 19th century Britons, to the point where I almost forgot where I've seen these people before. Boyd Holbrook, Kelly Reilly, and Allistaire Petrie really shine.
The Bad: This movie's worst aspect is its editing. The cuts are relentless (especially towards the beginning) and quite disorienting. There are scenes of truly striking imagery ultimately ruined by the constant cutting. It's an inexplicable decision for a movie that's ultimately quite slow paced.
Moreover, while I really liked the performances, none of these characters had all that much depth. I kinda hoped for a subplot or something about class and land rights of the era, but despite the film's longer-than-average runtime, it never materialized. The characters, as such, don't get to really address or even mention the cruelty that sets the plot in motion. It just feels kind of weird that this wasn't used as an opportunity to further flesh out the story.
The ending is also kind of underwhelming and abrupt. There's a connection to the first scene of the movie that doesn't really amount to anything either.
The Ugly: After a few years of straight-to-streaming schlock, The Cursed is a celebration of the good ol fashioned, ornate gothic horror.
The cursed revolves around a werewolf and a set of silver teeth buried in a field. Might sound lame, but it actually works. The root of the killings is deeper than just werewolf violence - and the plot keeps interest where run of the mill werewolves fall short.
The Cursed might be a slow burn, but it delivers pure horror and suspense throughout. The cast is excellent and the cinematography is just gorgeous. I wish more people were talking about this low budget horror flick. It has so many bloody and disgusting surprises that bring audiences sick stomachs and pure enjoyment. Far better than the disaster, Scream 5. Best horror film of the year thus far and I didn't even expect it.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesSean Ellis has stated that he also took from the story of the Beast of Gévaudin for inspiration to write this film.
- GaffesIf the bulk of the story is set in 1891, and John McBride's family were killed by the 'Beast of Gevaudan' in France, then he has to be about 150 years old! That event took place in 1764-1767.
In a movie featuring scarecrow mummies, Gypsie curses, silver werewolf fangs, silver bullets and cryptid monsters, a 150 year old monster hunter fits right in.
- ConnexionsFeatured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Cursed (2022)
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Box-office
- Brut – États-Unis et Canada
- 4 588 389 $ US
- Fin de semaine d'ouverture – États-Unis et Canada
- 1 776 142 $ US
- 20 févr. 2022
- Brut – à l'échelle mondiale
- 4 588 389 $ US
- Durée1 heure 51 minutes
- Couleur
- Rapport de forme
- 2.39 : 1
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