I like Cursed for what it is. What is it? Well it’s a time capsule of 2003. If you were ever curious to visit, this is your opportunity. Cursed is a snapshot of very strange era in film.
It’s the last big Dimension film before the entire world learns that Harvey Weinstein was indeed a scumbag. This was gonna be a spiritual successor to the Scream franchise. It was the big money, can’t miss hit. They had gotten Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson together. A lot of us assumed that would be magic again.
Who or what killed Cursed? A greedy studio with two brothers at the helm having a dick measuring contest. That’s the truth.
Nobody ever talks about Cursed. Like, ever. Producer Pete and I have had to explain just what the film is because most people haven’t seen it. It was a flop. It lost a lot of money. In fact you could have made 12 indie dramas for what the film cost. That cost being $100 million dollars.
The best part of the movie is when the werewolf flips off our heroes. I wish we could’ve gotten more of that. It’s a film that’s neither fish nor fowl. Not enough comedy, not enough horror.
Most importantly: not enough werewolves. That is Cursed's cardinal sin.
Throw it on. Give it a watch. It’s the only Movie that I know that opens with Bowling For Soup playing on the Santa Monica pier.
I hope you enjoyed this season. Maybe you’re reading this and haven’t even listened. Do it. Take a listen. I promise you there are worse ways to spend your time. Like doom scrolling on social media or watching The Hills Have Eyes Part II (both versions).
Sorry about that last one Wes. You were a real one and deserved better in your later years.
Oh, so totally watch Cursed. It's barely 90 minutes and will take you back to 2003. For better or worse.
6/10 
