Cursed (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cursed is a 2005 fantasy thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $29.6 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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Hebrew - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cursed About?
The premise of Cursed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a werewolf begins terrorizing Los Angeles, three young adults find their lives irrevocably altered when they are attacked. They discover that to prevent themselves from transforming into werewolves, they must hunt down and destroy the creature responsible for their injuries. The experience forces them to confront the danger and fight for their survival.
Cursed Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult director
- cult film
- gay
- gay athlete
- werewolf horror
- werewolf
- love triangle
- monster movie
- creature feature
- nudity
- coming out to girlfriend
- public nudity
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- outdoor nudity
- male nudity
- bare chested male
- lycanthrope
- female werewolf
- werewolf bite
- male rear nudity
- los angeles california
- lycanthropy
- surprise ending
- lgbt horror
- gay friend
- coming out
- homophobe
- gay slur
- homosexual
- gay teenager
- gay joke
- grauman's chinese theatre los angeles
- psychotronic film
- grindhouse film
- teenage boy
- teenage brother
- lifting someone into the air
- body lands on a car
- woman murders a man
- stabbing
- curly hair
- supernatural horror
- female nudity
- buttock nudity
- reference to little red riding hood
- pacific ocean park pier
- palm reader
- golden retriever
- silver handled cane
- iron maiden
- reference to nosferatu
Where to Watch Cursed
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cursed Cast
Christina Ricci leads the cast, with Jesse Eisenberg. Directed by Wes Craven.
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Director Wes Craven
Cursed Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cursed 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 54% User score
See on TMDB
Cursed Plot Summary
What happens in Cursed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off with Jenny Tate and Becky Morton, who are enjoying a leisurely day at the pier when they decide to consult a fortune teller named Zela. Zela’s ominous prediction hints at a terrible fate awaiting them, but the pair dismiss her warnings with laughter and walk away. Their carefree attitude quickly changes when Becky realizes that Jenny has vanished, sending her into a frantic search on the pier where she drives.
Full summary
The whole story of Cursed, scene by scene
Cursed Box Office & Budget
Cursed grossed $29.6 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 78% of what it cost. $19.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10.3 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.6M
78% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $19.3M
- International
- $10.3M
- Budget
- $38M
Cursed Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer and 8 clips.
- Clip Cursed | 'Transformation' (HD) - Christina Ricci, Jesse Eisenberg, Joshua Jackson | MIRAMAX
- Clip Cursed | 'Bite Me' (HD) - Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson | MIRAMAX
- Clip Cursed | ‘Bad Dog’ (HD) - Jesse Eisenberg, Milo Ventimiglia | MIRAMAX
- Clip Cursed | 'Smoke & Mirrors' (HD) - Christina Ricci, Jesse Eisenberg | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Cursed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who performs the tarot reading at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Cursed
20 cars on screen, including the 2003 Buick Century and the 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1993 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
Volvo 940 Turbo Important role -
2000 BMW 3 Coupé E46 Minor role
Cursed Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Maléfice” and “Прокълнати”.
- Also known as
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- Maléfice
- Прокълнати
- Neetud
- Oi kataramenoi
- Prokleti
- Ukleta
- Vérfarkas
- Az elátkozottak
- 저주 받은 자
- Перевертні
- La maldición
- La marca de la bestia
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- 魔咒
- Cursed 4: Back for More
- Verflucht
- Cursed - Il maleficio
- Przeklęta
- Amaldiçoados
- La maldición (Cursed)
- Prokletí
- Lanet
- 诅咒
- Elátkozottak
- הקללה
- Blestemați
- Оборотни
- 커스드
- Οι Καταραμένοι
- نفرینشده
- Prekliatie
- ウェス・クレイヴン's カースド
- ถูกสาป
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Movies Like Cursed
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Cursed, Cursed and Curse of the Wolf.
Cursed FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cursed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cursed?
Cursed runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Cursed released?
Cursed was released on February 25, 2005.
Who directed Cursed?
Cursed was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Cursed?
Cursed stars Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg.
Where can I watch Cursed?
In the US, Cursed is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cursed make at the box office?
Cursed grossed $29.6 million worldwide ($19.3 million domestic, $10.3 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is Cursed rated?
Cursed has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 31 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Cursed have a post-credit scene?
No. Cursed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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