The Curse

1987·Movie
1h 32min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

It took seed...now it needs to feed

Nathan Hayes is a religious man trying to hold onto his farm and keep his family in line. A real estate developer is trying to buy most of the farm property in the area, including Mr. Hayes family farm, in the hope that the Tennesse Valley Authority will choose the town for the site of a new dam and recreational area. The night of a terrible storm, an unidentified, glowing object crashes on the Hayes farm and with it comes a horrible curse for the Hayes family and the members of the community.
Rural HorrorReligious FanaticismToxic ContaminationFamily in CrisisParanormal HorrorBody HorrorSlow Burn TensionBleak Atmosphere

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Curse

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Where can I stream The Curse legally?

The Curse is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Curse worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Curse rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Curse?

1 h 32 min

The Curse runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Curse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Curse?

8AUCACHESITSMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Curse in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Curse use?

The '80sAdaptational VillainyAdaptational HeroismAdaptation Personality ChangeAdaptation Name ChangeAbusive ParentsBody HorrorThe CorruptionIn Medias ResHonor Before ReasonRedemption Equals DeathCruel and Unusual Deathand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Curse, including The '80s, Adaptational Villainy, Adaptational Heroism.

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