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Cursed

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
33K
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POPULARITY
4,368
721
  • Cast & crew
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Cursed (2005)
A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn they must kill it in order to avoid becoming werewolves themselves.
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  • Comedy
  • Horror

A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn they must kill it in order to avoid becoming werewolves themselves.A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn they must kill it in order to avoid becoming werewolves themselves.A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn they must kill it in order to avoid becoming werewolves themselves.

IMDb RATING
5.0/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,368
721
  • Director
    • Wes Craven
  • Writer
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Christina Ricci
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Portia de Rossi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wes Craven
  • Writer
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Christina Ricci
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Portia de Rossi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 349User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:39
    Official Trailer
    Cursed
    Trailer 1:42
    Cursed

    Photos52

    Christina Ricci, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Judy Greer in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Derek Mears in Cursed (2005)
    Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci in Cursed (2005)
    Christina Ricci in Cursed (2005)

    Top cast

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    Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi
    • Zelaas Zela
    Mya
    Mya
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Shannon Elizabeth
    Shannon Elizabeth
    • Beckyas Becky
    Kristina Anapau
    Kristina Anapau
    • Brookeas Brooke
    Daniel Edward Mora
    Daniel Edward Mora
    • Joseas Jose
    • (as Daniel Mora)
    Solar
    • Zipperas Zipper
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia
    • Boas Bo
    Jonny Acker
    • Earlas Earl
    Eric Ladin
    Eric Ladin
    • Louieas Louie
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Jakeas Jake
    Derek Mears
    Derek Mears
    • Werewolfas Werewolf
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Officeras Officer
    Ken Rudulph
    Ken Rudulph
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Joanieas Joanie
    Michelle Krusiec
    Michelle Krusiec
    • Nosebleed Co-Workeras Nosebleed Co-Worker
    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Scott Baioas Scott Baio
    • Director
      • Wes Craven
    • Writer
      • Kevin Williamson
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Ellie has been taking care of her younger brother Jimmy since their parents death. One night after picking him up from a party they are involved in a car accident on Mullholland Drive. While trying to rescue a woman from the other car a creature attacks and kills her, also injuring both Ellie and Jimmy. After some research Jimmy realizes the creature could only have been a werewolf. —kwedgwood@hotmail.com
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for horror violence/terror, some sexual references, nudity, language and a brief drug reference
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 2014, Judy Greer spoke of the film in an interview. Greer states, "I don't know why that movie got so fucked up. I don't understand it. I thought the script was fine. Honest to God, I didn't get the big deal. I don't know who kept making them fuck with it". She goes on to say, "Then we shot the movie for, like, seven years. I think they said we had four movies worth of footage. It was so fun, but so weird. I don't get it. I couldn't figure it out."
    • Goofs
      Zipper the "weredog" destroys the front door when attacking Jimmy and Bo, but later when Ellie and Jimmy come home, the door is intact.
    • Quotes

      Zela: Don't let this get up fool you; I have the gift. I blame my mother.

    • Alternate versions
      The Canadian theatrical version of the movie is the original US R-rated cut, which was later released in the U.S. as the unrated DVD. In Canada, the DVD was only released in the uncut version, labeled as "Uncensored" (see below).
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: John Travolta/Shannon Elizabeth/Aqueduct (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Lil' Red Riding Hood
      Written by Ronald Blackwell

      Performed by Bowling for Soup

      Courtesy of Jive Records

    User reviews349

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Better than one might expect.
    'Cursed' has already earned a place in Hollywood history for it's infamous production problems. Massive re-shoots (rumored up to 75% of the movie), recasts, rewrites, over a year of delays, basically any and everything that could possibly go wrong. Pass this off as credit to Craven as a director and Williamson as a writer that they were still able to pull off something of a fun movie.

    A pair of siblings are bitten by a werewolf following a car crash that leaves one woman dead. Amidst their sudden development of new powers they must contend with the traumas the curse brings. Discovering that the only way to lift the curse is to kill the cause of the infection, they must now find out whom the beast is.

    On the evolutionary ladder of Craven's films, this is above 'Shocker', below 'Scream', right about on par with 'People Under the Strairs'. Meaning there is some good, gory fun to be had if one doesn't take it too seriously. Those in the market for some blood and laughs ought to have a fine time.

    What hurts so much about this, and is the source of much of the films bashing, is that it could have been so much better. While the talents involved worked hard to salvage as much as they could it still feels like an overall missed opportunity. The scares are OK, but not great; the jokes are OK, but not great; the pacing is OK, but not great; noticing a pattern? Technically it's a mixed bag. Great, energetic camera work with some lively stunt work adds a lot of energy, but on/off pacing slows things down again. Characters and scenarios are OK, but dialogue lacks pizazz. And while there is some good gore being tossed around, the creature itself never looks all that believable (neither in CG or costume incarnations).

    In the end this is not the ultimate failure fan-boys have tried to pass it off as; time will be kind to Craven's unfortunate child and horror fans should too.

    7/10 (Note: review based on R-rated version of film)
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    10
    • Ky-D
    • Jun 23, 2005

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the PG-13 theatrical version and the Unrated version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wes Craven's Cursed
    • Filming locations
      • Torrance High School - 2200 W. Carson Street, Torrance, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Craven-Maddalena Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,297,522
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,600,000
      • Feb 27, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,621,722
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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