Cursed

I love indie films..experimental..transient..surreal..etc..it showcases all new ideas and genres..some to great affect...some not so much...this is the latter.

The premise is good..old European Romanian folklore undertones. The delivery...hmmmm...no. The story told here has been told before by others and better. Your typical American derelict wandering through the woods in search of shelter from the storm (his own internally) finds cabin in the middle of nowhere not far from an unmanned fruit stand in the same middle of nowhere which he robs. Mistake.

The lone inhabitant of the cottage is a woman who befriends him. Mistake. The folklore he has been told about and sneers at. Mistake. The woman Olga who owned the fruit stand he robbed..now meets...and kills...Mistake.

Taking a liking to staying on the cottage/farm with the woman and animals and feeling like your body is transforming into some of the said folklore,and having sex with said woman...BAAAA...D... MISTAKE... Anyway it is an easy watch..the main actress is very good with what material she has and is very easy on the eyes..the main protagonist is adequate and at his best with the chaotic scenes of which there's many...the underlying story of his mother dying and him running away.. I guess somewhat foreshadows what plot the story has here. The editing here is sloppy and it could have been better to help with the story but it does still flow nicely with forgivable gaps...The special effects makeup and period setting was ok..the ending was somewhat confusing and in my mind could be taken different ways as a conclusion. I'll leave it to the viewer to decide. A nice little indie film here...I only give it 4 tries out of 10 but a solid 4..meaning 6...enjoy!... Darryl Arrand.

Good stuff. True folk horror. A previous reviewer complained about not liking the lead character or his choices. I don't think they understand folk horror or what this movie was trying to do. This is not a likable, relatable protagonist on a hero's journey type of movie. They could have read the description of the movie and figured out it wasn't for them.

The make up was outstanding. All the performances were really good. The whole movie was really immersive. When I started it I was goofing around on my phone, but the movie quickly drew in my full attention.

My only complaint is that the person who made the poster never saw the movie. Haha.

Don't be deceived by the 6.2 rating (at the time of writing); this movie is far from good-barely even average. If you have an hour and a half to spare and nothing better to do, then maybe, just maybe, it's worth a watch.

From the start, the movie struggles to find its footing. It claims to be set in Romania, but the setting is blatantly inaccurate. A quick Google search would have revealed what Romania actually looks like, yet the filmmakers chose a location that's clearly a generic piece of farmland in the U. S. This lack of attention to detail immediately detracts from the immersion.

The main character is another major letdown. Rarely have I encountered a protagonist so insufferable-even in the most amateur indie films. Within the first 15 minutes, the character's actions and decisions become intolerable, making it difficult to stay invested in the story.

The plot itself is generic, offering nothing new or engaging. The only saving grace is the female lead, in an otherwise lackluster production. She deserved a better script and story to support her.

Save yourself the time unless you're curious to see the one redeeming performance.

Cursed (2024) is a recently added movie on Tubi. The story follows a tourist who arrives in Romania and has unsettling encounters with the locals before retreating to an isolated cabin in the woods. As strange occurrences escalate, he begins to realize they aren't just visions-something inside him is changing.

Directed by Patrick Corcoran in his directorial debut, the film stars Leanne Johnson (Extraction, USA), Sarah Bonrepaux (Cam2Cam), and Billy Brannigan (Life Coach).

Despite its low budget, the acting is surprisingly solid. Sarah Bonrepaux delivers a standout performance as the female supporting character, and I'd definitely seek out more of her work in the genre. The costumes and settings are well-executed, creating an immersive atmosphere. While the special effects are limited, the kills are creative, with some enjoyable gore, and the transformation scene at the end exceeded my expectations. The storyline held my attention throughout, making it a pleasant surprise.

In conclusion, Cursed isn't a great film, but it's entertaining enough for fans of holiday horror. I'd rate it a 5/10.

Very atmospheric and isolated, the setting lends credence and sympathy to Billy Brannigan's Gordon. Mr. Brannigan flawlessly navigated a huge range of emotions in this. Guilt, fear, desperation, contentment, gratitude, and grief. It boggles my mind how this actor manages to still stay under the "Hollywood Radar."

Sarah Bonrepaux's Zulema, is also a tour de force of deception, fear, isolation, hardship, happiness, and sadism. A beautiful young woman, Ms. Bonrepaux makes every turn of her character believable and, on occasion, unexpected.

Patrick Corcoran has crafted a phenomenally intriguing tale that weaves grief, loss, hardship, and folklore together masterfully. The effects were fantastic, and at time quite cringeworthy (not bad cringeworthy of it being lame or obviously faked, but cringeworthy of being able to imagine what it would feel like because it looks so real!)

I cannot recommend this movie enough!