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Curse of the Zodiac

2007Movie1 h 22 minNC-17

HorrorThriller
13
UnwatchableGoodWatch score
IMDb1.3Rotten Tomatoes–14%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak horror movie about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Every murder is another sign

The story of the most famous serial killer in the United States who frightened Americans in the seventies. He was never caught by the police and remained an unsolved case. The only trace he leaves is a zodiac sign at the crime scene. A possible motive is sexual, driven by hatred against women and homophobia. A faceless killer who could be the neighbor who lives next door, waiting to kill the next victim.

Feels like

  • Serial Killer Thriller
  • True Crime Inspired
  • Unsolved Mystery
  • Gritty & Bleak
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Historical Crime Drama
  • Faceless Threat
  • Disturbing Exploration
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ulli Lommel
Written by
Ulli Lommel
Produced by
Ulli Lommel, Nola Roeper
Music by
Ulli Lommel

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Facts

May 15, 2007 · 1 h 22 min · NC-17

Released
May 15, 2007
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million

Tropes

Your Mind Makes It Real, Police Are Useless, Gross-Up Close-Up +9

  • Your Mind Makes It Real
  • Police Are Useless
  • Gross-Up Close-Up
  • Hope Spot
  • Gainax Ending
  • Vocal Dissonance
  • The '70s
  • Monster Misogyny
  • The Piano Player
  • Overcrank
  • Country Matters
  • Cast as a Mask

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Curse of the Zodiac worth watching?"

Questions about Curse of the Zodiac

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Curse of the Zodiac worth watching?

13
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 13 (IMDb 1.3).

Will Curse of the Zodiac scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Curse of the Zodiac?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Curse of the Zodiac use?

Your Mind Makes It RealPolice Are UselessGross-Up Close-UpHope SpotGainax EndingVocal DissonanceThe '70sMonster MisogynyThe Piano PlayerOvercrankCountry MattersCast as a Maskand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Your Mind Makes It Real, Police Are Useless, and Gross-Up Close-Up.