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The Cursed Land begins with promise - a chilling atmosphere, haunting visuals, and a decent build-up rooted in Southeast Asian folklore. Unfortunately, it quickly descends into what feels like thinly veiled religious propaganda.

The film clearly elevates Islamic exorcism rituals as the only powerful and effective means against supernatural forces, while Buddhist practices are shown as either helpless or even counterproductive. The suggestion that the presence of a Buddhist shrine is what angers the djinns is not only reductive - it borders on offensive. This isn't just lazy storytelling; it actively undermines an entire belief system in favor of glorifying another.

Instead of offering a balanced or respectful portrayal of multiple faith traditions in the face of the supernatural, the film leans heavily into a narrative that casts Buddhism as spiritually weak and Islam as unquestionably superior. That's a disturbing message, especially in a region where both religions coexist and have rich, complex histories of dealing with the metaphysical.

What could have been a unique and culturally rich horror story ends up feeling like a sermon wrapped in jump scares. Horror is a genre that thrives on metaphor and exploration of the unknown - not on pushing a religious agenda. This film crosses the line from faith-based perspective into outright bias, and it's a shame, because the production quality deserved a more thoughtful script.

The Flash started off as a fun and engaging superhero show, but as the seasons went on, the writing became inconsistent, frustrating, and full of plot holes. One of the worst examples of this was the handling of Clifford DeVoe (The Thinker) and his wife, Marlize.

DeVoe was supposed to be a master strategist, yet his plan to frame Barry for murder made no sense in the long run, especially since he ultimately failed anyway. Meanwhile, Team Flash, who claim to stand for justice, let Marlize-a known accomplice in DeVoe's crimes-walk free just because she had a last-minute change of heart. How is that fair? Barry refuses to break the law to save himself but is totally fine with letting a criminal escape justice?

This is just one example of how The Flash kept contradicting itself. The show constantly bent its own morals to force emotional moments, and it became hard to take seriously. What started as a fun superhero show ended up being weighed down by bad writing, repetitive storylines, and forced redemption arcs that weren't earned.

Unless you're willing to overlook major inconsistencies, this show is a frustrating watch. What could have been great was ruined by lazy storytelling.