Curse of the Talisman

2001Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

34
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A tense horror movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

The past unlocked. A myth released.

Attempting to do a favor, teenager Jeremy Campbell, (Jesse Spencer) is given a strange statue from his work and keeps it in his basement. Given a box of strange charms as well, he becomes fascinated with a strange talisman found inside. Using it as leverage to meet Fiona, (Sara Gleeson) and Miranda, (Tempany Deckert) from school and get invited to a Halloween Party, he becomes convinced that the statue has come alive and produced a hibernating bat. Tracking down the collection, priest Eccleston, (Rob Mullinar) arrives in town to see that the statues are safe, which really contain a race of gargoyles from the Middle Ages that were to destroy the world before being turned to stone. It manages to get loose from his basement, it launches a reign of terror through the community that doesn't seem to end. Realizing the true intentions of the gargoyles, they race to stop them before they complete their mission.

Feels like

  • Teen Horror
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Creature Feature
  • Gargoyle Mythology
  • Suspenseful Pacing
  • Quest for Safety
  • Dark Fantasy Elements
  • Early 2000s Aesthetic
  • Action-Oriented

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Colin Budds
Written by
Duncan Kennedy
Produced by
Darryl Sheen

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Facts

January 16, 2001 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
January 16, 2001
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

All Animals Are Dogs, Extreme Omnivore, All Myths Are True +9

  • All Animals Are Dogs
  • Extreme Omnivore
  • All Myths Are True
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Winged Humanoid
  • Hunter of Monsters
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Kryptonite Factor
  • Glowing Eyes of Doom
  • Our Gargoyles Rock
  • Everyone Loves Blondes
  • Action Girl

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Curse of the Talisman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Curse of the Talisman worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 3.6).

Is Curse of the Talisman okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Curse of the Talisman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.

Is Curse of the Talisman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (6 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.