Cursed

[Dusk]

Who's going to see the new werewolf/slasher film CURSED? I know I will. Script pages, poster, etc. @ http://www.scre4m.com - best bet till an official site comes out. Which brings me to Dimension Films - when the heck will they start releasing promotion for this flick? I've read favorable test screening reviews.

[scarymoviechap]

This movie is on the top of my must see list! Dusk, thanks for the rumors about favorable test screenings!!! I hope they're true.

[fanatic986]

When does this friggin movie come out. Its been months since its original opening date came and went. Then on IMDB.com it was coming out October 1st. That came and went. Is this movie gonna see the light of day? I really wanna see it!

[fanatic986]

Guys heres an interesting petition--

http://www.petitiononline.com/24888/petition.html

[ten31]

Originally posted by Dusk
Who's going to see the new werewolf/slasher film CURSED? I know I will. Script pages, poster, etc. @ http://www.scre4m.com - best bet till an official site comes out. Which brings me to Dimension Films - when the heck will they start releasing promotion for this flick? I've read favorable test screening reviews.

Dimension is famous for making movies and not releasing them.

[NCamp]

Yeah I really wanna see this flick. Wes Craven is great, and I love neve campbell. I find her hot!

[ten31]

Originally posted by NCamp
Yeah I really wanna see this flick. Wes Craven is great, and I love neve campbell. I find her hot!

In Neve's new flick she finally shows some skin.

[NCamp]

Originally posted by ten31
In Neve's new flick she finally shows some skin.


ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!??!

[ten31]

Originally posted by NCamp
ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!??!

The movie is called When Will I be loved.

Here is a teaser trailer of Neve in the shower. http://www.ifcfilms.com/ifcfilmsflash/wwibl/index.html?referer=%2Floved

Click bottom teaser.

[NCamp]

Oh I thought you meant this movie. I watched the trailer. All I saw was her back in the shower.

[ten31]

Originally posted by NCamp
Oh I thought you meant this movie. I watched the trailer. All I saw was her back in the shower.

Neve shows a little more than her back and side breast in it.

[NCamp]

Haha, we got this thread a little off topic I just noticed.

[scarymoviechap]

Originally posted by fanatic986
When does this friggin movie come out. Its been months since its original opening date came and went. Then on IMDB.com it was coming out October 1st. That came and went. Is this movie gonna see the light of day? I really wanna see it!
February 25th, 2005

[Maxvayne]

This movie is gonna suck. I'm gonna tell you that right now. Craven said he went through hell doing this from all the people leaving and joining the cast. This is the last film in his contract with Dimension films and he wanted out before he made this. No more Kevin Williamson and hopefully this means no more teen flicks from the both of them.....CRAVEN IS FREE!!!!

[TheThorn666]

I have seen this movie! It wasnt very kewl, it was one of the bad things on my list of horror movies! i think it was really a wats of movie*film* and money put together! Wasnt a well movie at all!

[scarymoviechap]

Originally posted by Maxvayne
This is the last film in his contract with Dimension films and he wanted out before he made this.
Man, that does kinda suck... where did you hear/read this though? Is it true?

[Chomp_on_this]

The trailer is out... http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film.php?id=448

This movie looks like a teenie bopper's wet dream. It barely looks like its worth even a rental. I think I'll stick to An American Werewolf in London or even American Werewolf in Paris for that matter...ehhhh.

[Maxvayne]

Originally posted by scarymoviechap
Man, that does kinda suck... where did you hear/read this though? Is it true?

I read it on numerous articles on horror news sites, they shouldn't be hard to find, most of them came from creature corner.

[boogeyman87]

Trailer looks okay. Worth a viewing by my standards but I dont expect it to do insanely great. Too bad though, I would like to see Christina Ricchi strike big again with a hit movie. She deserves it.

[Silverpsycho]

First off, I was blown away that Christina Ricci would resort to crap such as this after astonishing crowds with "Monster" (which I admit I have never seen). I am just surprised she would go out and commit to this Kevin Williamson-Dawson's Creek feeling garbage! The trailer made me laugh and then get all depressed thinking of what else is in store for the majority of horror films in 2005. However, I must admit that I am not a big fan of werewolf movies. I think "An American Werewolf in London" about covers that area for me. Just from what I saw of the "Cursed" trailer...it looks to be embarrassing.

[The New Guy]

Looks like I'm going against the majority here again. I think it looks great. You guys gotta realize though, Dimension is hammering for a PG-13. We all know a rated R film would be much better. So if this movie does suck, we'll know why, because it wasn't given a fair chance.

[Loomis 91]

I'm planning on seeing it.

[ten31]

I liked the trailer. Looks like it will be a fun movie.

[scarymoviechap]

Yeah - I think the trailer looks damn good. I don't know if it will be the scariest thing, but it looks like a great mystery/suspense movie. But PLEASE be rated R!!!!!

[fanatic986]

The special effects look really fake. And I'm tired of these "hip" horror movies that Williamson writes.

[MichaelMyers]

The trailer looks good. I am definitely going to see this one.

[Cruel Intentions]

This film looks alright. Probably a rental though.

[Jackolantern99]

Originally posted by scarymoviechap
Yeah - I think the trailer looks damn good. I don't know if it will be the scariest thing, but it looks like a great mystery/suspense movie. But PLEASE be rated R!!!!!

Tis' rated PG-13. Sorry...


Anyway, it looks like they went for every werewolf cliche in the book when they made this thing. The attack, the hair and veins and whatnot, the fangs (why does Xtina pull a vampire move at the end of the trailer on Joshua Jackson?), the pentagram...if there's mention of monkshood, I'll piss my pants.

And since when can werewolves climb across ceilings?

[Jason Voorhees]

I liked Scream a lot so I'm definitely looking forward to this.

[Mark Warner]

I haven't seen the trailer for this (I'm on a shitty connection as everyone knows), but I was able to catch a TV spot on the Sci Fi Channel yesterday. Looks good to me. Most would say it looks too teeny-bopper for them, but I'm going to give this one a chance at least. My girlfriend wants to go see it as well, so I will probably end up going to see it with her. I wouldn't say I'm in love with werewolf movies, but I have seen An American Werewolf in London and thought it was great. Anyway, I'll give this a chance.

[Loomis 91]

I'm looking forward to it. I was turned off, though, when they changed the R rating to PG-13.(Less Gore = No Fun):(

[MichaelMyers]

Originally posted by Loomis 91
I'm looking forward to it. I was turned off, though, when they changed the R rating to PG-13.(Less Gore = No Fun):(
Damn, I didn't notice that they changed the rating. That takes away from me wanting to see it.

[6Michael6Myers6]

Yea i know...but i think the trailer for it is kickass though...i can't wait

[scarymoviechap]

The rating change made me sooo sad. It's like having the joy of being a father and then their is a miscarriage. This is what the MPAA website says:

"Rated (PG-13) for horror violence/terror, some sexual references, nudity, language and a brief drug reference. Previously rated (R) in 2004."

I'll still be in theaters opening weekend though...

[Phatmaster2k8]

I am not looking forward to this at all. After all the shit this movie has gone through, it can't be anything but crap. And now with the PG-13 rating all that does is put the last nail into the coffin.

[Mark Warner]

Originally posted by Loomis 91
(Less Gore = No Fun):(

I hope you know that there's more to some horror movies than gore.

Anywho, I was able to catch the trailer at a friends house yesterday. Pretty good as I see it, but the PG-13 rating is disappointing. C'mon Dimension, get your head outta your ass and give us what we want!

NOTE: My friend claims his dad has the R-rated version of the film already. He says the quality is like that of the H6 P-Cut tapes that were out before Mojo's DVD. I asked him if I could take a look at it, but he said his dad loaned it to a friend so I'm not really looking into that probably because it's not true. However, if he can prove he has it and I get to see it, I'll let you guys know how it is.

[Michaeleon]

Well having Christina Ricci in the cast is a plus for me- I’m infatuated over her. She’s looking great in the trailer too if I may say so myself. I thought her recent performance in Monster was outstanding.

Alright enough of my lustful proclamations of Ricci, the first thing I noticed were the special effects. They were over the top, unrealistic looking. The morphing and movements can easily be picked off as fake, computer animation. That bothers me. I think film makers need to realize we don't need to see such things to get scared. The subtle things that are slightly out of place become the scariest of all.

[Phatmaster2k8]

Originally posted by Michaeleon
Well having Christina Ricci in the cast is a plus for me- I’m infatuated over her. She’s looking great in the trailer too if I may say so myself. I thought her recent performance in Monster was outstanding.

Alright enough of my lustful proclamations of Ricci, the first thing I noticed were the special effects. They were over the top, unrealistic looking. The morphing and movements can easily be picked off as fake, computer animation. That bothers me. I think film makers need to realize we don't need to see such things to get scared. The subtle things that are slightly out of place become the scariest of all.

Maybe Wes Craven has gone to the dark side now.....

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by Michaeleon
Well having Christina Ricci in the cast is a plus for me- I’m infatuated over her. She’s looking great in the trailer too if I may say so myself. I thought her recent performance in Monster was outstanding.

Alright enough of my lustful proclamations of Ricci, the first thing I noticed were the special effects. They were over the top, unrealistic looking. The morphing and movements can easily be picked off as fake, computer animation. That bothers me. I think film makers need to realize we don't need to see such things to get scared. The subtle things that are slightly out of place become the scariest of all.

Ricci is the only reason I'm gonna give this movie a chance and go see it when it comes out. If she wasn't in it, I'd wait for the DVD.

[Rabbit in Red]

I don't know if there is any racing fans or not here, but the movie "Cursed" sponsored a car, that didn't make, the Daytona 500 this year.

[scarymoviechap]

Anyone see any TV spots?? They make the movie look really good... except for the ending where the guy says "Rated PG13". *sigh*

[Phatmaster2k8]

I don't seem to see what you guys see in the previews. I watch them and yawn.

[Jackolantern99]

I really wish this would have been left R-rated. Especially since I got wind of one of the opening deaths, and boy, is it ever a doozie...

[Ike Carr]

I plan to see this flick, which I've been waiting to see since it was announced back September of 02', opening weekend, probaly Sunday night, anything's better than watching the Academy Awards. I'm disappointed that Dimension, a part of Miramax, which gave us Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, that in order to make an extra theatrical profit, by going PG-13. But with the recently released info that Dimension will be releasing Darkness unrated or "R" rated on DVD. So hopefully they follow that course with CURSED release.

[NCamp]

Im still up for seeing this movie inlight of the recent rating changes. Bunch of whimps! Now I had to go early in the day so I dont have to listen to teenage dumbasses talk the entire movie and shout stupid random crap during the movie....

I originally thought this was a werewolf movie, but the previews make it look more Vampire.....what the hell is it??

[Loomis 91]

Has anyone seen it, yet?

[Chomp_on_this]

Sure...

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cursed/?show=all

[Phatmaster2k8]

Yeah, I'm sorry but when a movie isn't screened for critics we have a problem.......

[Cruel Intentions]

Those reviews don't look to good.

[SEXMACHINE]

Originally posted by Phatmaster2k6
Yeah, I'm sorry but when a movie isn't screened for critics we have a problem.......

Not always. Dimension is known for not having a lot of their movies screened.

[Loomis 91]

Damn, this is a pretty harsh review:

http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?Pg=1&ContentID=10897

[ten31]

Personally I don't listen to critics. It's their job to pick apart a movie. I know I watch a movie from a technical approach and sometimes I have to rewatch it just to enjoy the movie as what it was supposed to be.

I think a lot of reviewers go in with bad attitudes about a certain movie. Usually a horror flick so right from the get go they have a negative attitude with the flick.

[Loomis 91]

I like to read negative reviews and go into the theater with low expectations. I'm then usually very pleased.

[Chomp_on_this]

The thing I like about rotten tomatoes is it gathers reviews from critics from all different perspectives. They have critics ranging from Roger Ebert to Arrow from JoBlo. So you know, the critics are not in cahoots.

[HannibalBEATNGU]

Reviews really mean nothing to me, nor does a studio not screening a film for critics. Let's face it, most critics bash most horror films in general. They're biased towards sappy dramas.
That being said, I'll be seeing this movie over the weekend with low expectations because it doesn't look that good; with Craven helming it and Ricci starring in it I figure it's worth a shot though.

[scarymoviechap]

Originally posted by Loomis 91
Has anyone seen it, yet?

Yes. I saw it earlier this evening. The werewolf in this movie looked crappy, and the PG13 rating hurt the shocking effect of the kills/murders, but overall it was a good time. Some of the suspenseful action was great and Ricci has an excellent on-screen presence.

The film had some head-shaking elements, like some bad editing cuts, some weirdo music (from the great Marco Beltrami too!) and some "what-the-hell-was-the-point-of-that" segments. It’s disappointing to know that the movie would have been a lot better had it been the original idea that started over a year ago. You can tell its Kevin Williamson's writing, but I think he got screwed with all the production crap. It doesn't seem like Wes Craven’s direction though... it's not ballsy enough (again, the studio, not these filmmakers, is likely at fault).

Overall, it’s an entertaining werewolf movie.

[HannibalBEATNGU]

I just got back from it. It was okay. Works fairly well as a comedy and the werewolf effects were better than I expected. The CGI definitely had its cartoony moments, Rick Baker did a great job with the prosthetics though. I really liked the subtle references that may go unnoticed by non horror buffs too. Considering I went in with very low expectations, I was satisfied. I'm glad too, because I really didn't want to hate a film with Christina Ricci in it that Wes Craven directed.

[Moron86]

I loved this movie. What was so cool about it was that it didn't seem to take itself to seriously. It had a lot of jump scenes, and overall was a pretty good horror movie. The PG-13 rating really added to this. They didn't go for the gore like most movies would have. On character's death isn't even shown. Their a chase scene and such, and when the werewolf finally gets he/she they don't show it. The screen goes black and you here growling, slashing, crunching, screaming, etc. It's one of those moments where what isn't shown can be just as effective as what is.

There are two things that differentiate this from other horror movies. One is Scott Baio. As soon as his name appeared in the opening credits, my friend and I burst out laughing. He plays himself, so it's ten times wierder/funnier. He only has a few scenes but it's still pretty funny. One thing I got a laugh out of is that he had a publicist named Joanien (Joanie Loves Chachi). The second thing that you probably won't see in other horror movies is a werewolf giving someone the finger. Yeah, you read that right, lol. All in all, I enjoyed this movie. It might not be as scary as most horror movies, but I thought it was effective.

[Phatmaster2k8]

Originally posted by Chomp_on_this
The thing I like about rotten tomatoes is it gathers reviews from critics from all different perspectives. They have critics ranging from Roger Ebert to Arrow from JoBlo. So you know, the critics are not in cahoots.

Exactly, when people go around saying how Critics always bash horror movies....that isn't true. I am sorry to say it but horror movies aren't that good anymore like they use to be. I know because we are horror fans and we go into the theaters wanting to love the next slasher or zombie movie. But the truth of the matter is Horror isn't what it use to be, now it is just remakes and remakes and maybe the occasional shit sequel. I respect Craven and Williamson for actually making something original (if you want to call it that) but this movie doesn't look all too impressive. I just hope the next generation of filmmakers can save this dying franchise......again.......

[Jackolantern99]

Originally posted by Phatmaster2k6
I respect Craven and Williamson for actually making something original (if you want to call it that)

I think someone just got a hard-on when they drifted across "Ginger Snaps" and wrote a treatment...

For Wes's sake, I hope the movie is better than it looks in the trailer/advertisements. The whole thing looks to bright-and-happy, they clearly weren't going for atmosphere, especially not in advertising. I saw a clip where the dogs run up to the house and the kid howls with them, I (and I'm not kidding) expected it to turn out to be a commercial or something, because it was that damn hokey.

As for the original story, what the hell was it? It had to be better than what we got now. What about the R-to-PG13 cuts? Do we still get to see Shannon Elizabeth torn apart at the torso? ....at least that's what I heard happened...

[Moron86]

Originally posted by Jackolantern99
As for the original story, what the hell was it? It had to be better than what we got now. What about the R-to-PG13 cuts? Do we still get to see Shannon Elizabeth torn apart at the torso? ....at least that's what I heard happened...

You get pretty much nada by means of death. There's trees, shrubbery, and quick camera movement to cover up that particular death. They show the body in a body bag zipped up though.

[Phatmaster2k8]

Originally posted by Moron86
You get pretty much nada by means of death. There's trees, shrubbery, and quick camera movement to cover up that particular death. They show the body in a body bag zipped up though.

I can't believe they did that. Even Craven succumbed to the darkside......

[Jackolantern99]

Originally posted by Moron86
You get pretty much nada by means of death. There's trees, shrubbery, and quick camera movement to cover up that particular death. They show the body in a body bag zipped up though.

Are you serious? Fucking serious? I read a review of an early cut of the movie and her scene sounded fucking sweet. Guess bullshit cuts do win in the end anyway...

[boogeyman87]

Well Cursed had been cursed from the very begining and the opening weekend is no different. It placed number 4 at the box office with $9,564,000.

[hall0weendream]

I talked to someone who lives in Canada and he told me nothing was edited out. They got the R version. I thought the PG-13 version was good. It didn't need all the gore, but it'd still be sweet to see it. Let's hope for an unrated dvd release.

[ten31]

I live in Canada and you do see Shannon Elizabeth squirming around ripped in half. At first she's laying on her back then she turns over and tries to crawl. Is that in the US cut?

Personally I liked the movie. It wasn't scary at all but it was an entertaining popcorn flick. I liked the combination of the brother and sister. Jessie Eisenberg had some great lines as the brother. Overall you could see that the movie was reworked a little. Some moments didn't mesh with others but if you didn't know about the production problems you probably wouldnt notice.

Originally posted by Phatmaster2k6
Exactly, when people go around saying how Critics always bash horror movies....that isn't true. I am sorry to say it but horror movies aren't that good anymore like they use to be. I know because we are horror fans and we go into the theaters wanting to love the next slasher or zombie movie. But the truth of the matter is Horror isn't what it use to be, now it is just remakes and remakes and maybe the occasional shit sequel. I respect Craven and Williamson for actually making something original (if you want to call it that) but this movie doesn't look all too impressive. I just hope the next generation of filmmakers can save this dying franchise......again.......

I would rather take a lot of films that have been released in the 90's and 2000s over the shite that was released from the slasher craze after Halloween's release. I guess people forget the shite that was released in the decade after Halloween, or they haven't seen them.

[Ike Carr]

Hey, question for those of you out there who purchased the lick's soundtrack, there was a label on the wrapper that staed that you could use the CD to unlock somthing on the CURSED website. Anyone who knows what I'm talking about and has done it themselves, please throw me a bone on this one ,and show me how its done.

[scarymoviechap]

Originally posted by HannibalBEATNGU
Rick Baker did a great job with the prosthetics though.
If you’re talking about the dead bodies and stuff, then yeah. But didn’t you think the puppetry on the werewolf looked horrible. When you first see the wolf inside the car garage it’s just so FAKE! Wes should have kept it subtle – showing a quick image of an animal figure run by… or just showing the leg, etc. Like they did in the beginning of the movie. It worked wonderfully.

Originally posted by boogeyman87
Well Cursed had been cursed from the very begining and the opening weekend is no different. It placed number 4 at the box office with $9,564,000.
I noticed this. However, it did beat Man of the House. And for some reason Diary of a Mad Black Women was number one??? So it really didn't do too badly. Scream was also number 4 in its first weekend and only made $6 million. Course, it was an awesome movie. Cursed was good, but not awesome.

[6Michael6Myers6]

I haven't seen it yet...how did Christina Ricci do...i haven't seen her in anything for quite a while

[ten31]

Originally posted by 6Michael6Myers6
I haven't seen it yet...how did Christina Ricci do...i haven't seen her in anything for quite a while This was one of her worst performances. It didn't seem like she was into it at all.

[HannibalBEATNGU]

Originally posted by scarymoviechap
If you’re talking about the dead bodies and stuff, then yeah. But didn’t you think the puppetry on the werewolf looked horrible. When you first see the wolf inside the car garage it’s just so FAKE! Wes should have kept it subtle – showing a quick image of an animal figure run by… or just showing the leg, etc. Like they did in the beginning of the movie. It worked wonderfully.

I was just referring to the actual look of the werewolves, not the movements.

[6Michael6Myers6]

Originally posted by ten31
This was one of her worst performances. It didn't seem like she was into it at all.

It's a shame...she is the only reason i want to see the movie

[ten31]

Originally posted by 6Michael6Myers6
It's a shame...she is the only reason i want to see the movie

She was still enjoyable to watch but I think she was just going through the motions with all the reshoots.

[Chomp_on_this]

Did you guys hear the little plan Dimension had hoped to go well?

Dimension didn't have critics screenings for Cursed, as we all know. BUT, they did do a TON of screenings for general audiences approximately 2-4 weeks before the films release. This was so that the fan reviews would get online, and take place of the missing critics reviews on opening weekend. There were numerous screenings in LA thru the month of January and early February. Here's the kicker... They screened the R-rated cut during all of these screenings, even though they had the intention of releasing the PG-13 cut the entire time.

The R-rated cut that they screened had completed music, sound, FX, and even complete beginning and ending title sequences. Even the reviewers at Fangoria comment that they were screened the R-rated cut, just weeks before the films release. This way fans can read online reviews saying how gory it is, and how cool it is to see Shannon Elizabeth's
torso crawling along the ground....then the young teens who normally can't get into R-rated movies will jump at the chance to see it when they realize it's only PG-13.

Of course the irony is that the film didn't make much money at all

[6Michael6Myers6]

Originally posted by Chomp_on_this
Did you guys hear the little plan Dimension had hoped to go well?

Dimension didn't have critics screenings for Cursed, as we all know. BUT, they did do a TON of screenings for general audiences approximately 2-4 weeks before the films release. This was so that the fan reviews would get online, and take place of the missing critics reviews on opening weekend. There were numerous screenings in LA thru the month of January and early February. Here's the kicker... They screened the R-rated cut during all of these screenings, even though they had the intention of releasing the PG-13 cut the entire time.

The R-rated cut that they screened had completed music, sound, FX, and even complete beginning and ending title sequences. Even the reviewers at Fangoria comment that they were screened the R-rated cut, just weeks before the films release. This way fans can read online reviews saying how gory it is, and how cool it is to see Shannon Elizabeth's
torso crawling along the ground....then the young teens who normally can't get into R-rated movies will jump at the chance to see it when they realize it's only PG-13.

Of course the irony is that the film didn't make much money at all

Whoa...that is just wrong...why can't they just leave well enough alone

[ten31]

And just think, Dimension are the people who are releasing Halloween 9. This is my official plead to the Akkad's, Please, Please, don't release any further Halloween flicks with Dimension.

What's next are we going to get a PG13 Halloween 9.

[Phatmaster2k8]

Originally posted by ten31
And just think, Dimension are the people who are releasing Halloween 9. This is my official plead to the Akkad's, Please, Please, don't release any further Halloween flicks with Dimension.

What's next are we going to get a PG13 Halloween 9.

:eek: Don't even say such a thing.......But I agree Dimension really sucks.....go over to New Line;)

[ten31]

Originally posted by Phatmaster2k6
:eek: Don't even say such a thing.......But I agree Dimension really sucks.....go over to New Line;)

I don't think that New Line would be the studio for Halloween either. They haven't really done anything with the Friday series.

I would love to see them being released indepently like they were with Galaxy Releasings.

[scarymoviechap]

Originally posted by HannibalBEATNGU
I was just referring to the actual look of the werewolves, not the movements.
I'm not talking about the movements either. I'm saying the wolf looked horrible, except for when it was CGI (and then it looked decent).

Originally posted by Chomp_on_this
Dimension didn't have critics screenings for Cursed, as we all know. BUT, they did do a TON of screenings for general audiences approximately 2-4 weeks before the films release. This was so that the fan reviews would get online, and take place of the missing critics reviews on opening weekend. There were numerous screenings in LA thru the month of January and early February. Here's the kicker... They screened the R-rated cut during all of these screenings, even though they had the intention of releasing the PG-13 cut the entire time.

The R-rated cut that they screened had completed music, sound, FX, and even complete beginning and ending title sequences. Even the reviewers at Fangoria comment that they were screened the R-rated cut, just weeks before the films release. This way fans can read online reviews saying how gory it is, and how cool it is to see Shannon Elizabeth's
torso crawling along the ground....then the young teens who normally can't get into R-rated movies will jump at the chance to see it when they realize it's only PG-13.

Of course the irony is that the film didn't make much money at all
Those bastards. ...I wish I been in the audience at one of the R rated test screenings!

[Phatmaster2k8]

Originally posted by ten31
I don't think that New Line would be the studio for Halloween either. They haven't really done anything with the Friday series.

I would love to see them being released indepently like they were with Galaxy Releasings.

Oh I know, I was just kidding. Being independtly released wouldn't be too bad. I don't really know how you would go around choosing studios.

[NCamp]

I have to choose between either this flick or the jacket to see tonight? Is Cursed worth it?

[ten31]

Originally posted by NCamp
I have to choose between either this flick or the jacket to see tonight? Is Cursed worth it?

Depends what kind of mood you're in. If you're in the mood for cheese than you might like Cursed. I haven't seen the Jacket yet, but from the previews it looks interesting. The version of Cursed I saw was the R cut. I've heard some Americans not really that impressed with the PG13 cut released in the states.

A movie I would recommend seeing though is Million Dollar Baby.

[boogeyman87]

Originally posted by NCamp
I have to choose between either this flick or the jacket to see tonight? Is Cursed worth it?

Go with the Jacket Neal. :)

[AnnieAnimosity]

Well, here goes.

I went a saw 'Cursed' today, and I actually liked it. I think from all of the bad reviews and what not, I went in with low expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the acting was great and the story was good. The only problem I really had was the ending. I'm sick of happy endings. All in all, I give it an 8.

[NCamp]

The one big draw for me is Mikey Rosenbaum. Id see any movie with a person from Smallville in it. I cant help it.

[smokey]

Ok, I just got back from seeing 'Cursed'. I heard that we in Canada got the R-Rated version of the film. So before I saw it i borrowed my neighbors bootleg and watched a few scenes - absolutely no gore. Well, when I went to see it thats what I watched out for. And what do you know, the film I saw was loaded with gory goodness. I thought the film was OK - but I can see why it got bad reviews. The film needs gore to make it fun.

I haven't had the time to view through this entire thread, but I will go through some gory scenes for all you people who want to know.




SPOILERS AHEAD:
Here are some descriptions of major gore scenes.

Scene One: Shannon Elizabeth is ripped from her car. As the two main characters look on to see if help has come, the cut-in-half body of Shannon's character comes flying over the car. The body squirms as blood and guts gush from the opening. The camera focuses on that for 5 seconds, then the body turns over and begins to ache in pain - and drag herself. Then she dies. Very gory.

Scene Two: In Ellie's dream, when she bites the throat of her boyfriend, she tears his throat out, making blood fly out of the wound Kill Bill style.

Scene Three: At the end, Ellie grabs the shovel and stabs it through her boyfriends throat. He falls, then Elle and her brother begin to repeatedly jab the shovel through his head, severing it - it rolls around the floor. The camera focuses on the head for a few seconds. The body bursts into flames.

There are other gore scenes, such as Michael Rosenbaums character being savagely attacked. The main werewolf then puts her hand into his wound and licks the blood. Plus there is a LOT of other bloody stuff that definitly would not be in the PG-13 cut.


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Besides all the gore, there is also a lot more swearing. Without this stuff, the movie isn't anything to talk about.

[Ike Carr]

Just read this over at Dread Central that The Cursed will be hitting DVD June 21. The disc will have both the PG-13 and unrated cut on it. Included with the unrated version is commentery by director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson(I see a lot swearing during that let me tell you;) ). Other things included are a behind the scene featurette ,and maing of the the film's werewolf.

[Moron86]

I definitely want to get the movie once it makes it to DVD. I thought it was pretty good as it was, notice I only said pretty good, ;) . I'd like to see the unrated version just for all the gore and actually seeing someone get killed.

[ten31]

Originally posted by Moron86
I definitely want to get the movie once it makes it to DVD. I thought it was pretty good as it was, notice I only said pretty good, ;) . I'd like to see the unrated version just for all the gore and actually seeing someone get killed.

The added gore was good to see but I don't think it really added much to the movie. I will be interested in hearing Craven's commentary.

[Ike Carr]

With the release of The Cursed on DVD next week(June 21), heres of all things , a positive review :) of the flick's Unrated Cut .Hit this. (http://www.horrorchannel.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=388)

[Jackolantern99]

I'll be picking up the (unrated) DVD...the movie was kinda fun, aside from the campiness of it...

[Moron86]

I'm definitely glad that the unrated version will be coming out. I enjoyed the theatrical release because it didn't take itself seriously, so the added gore will be a good thing, lol.

[halo thirty one]

well, i count myself as a wes craven fan and a scream fan, but all i have to say about cursed is wow. how in the hell did the creative team that did such a good job on scream (part 1 especially) manage to make such a terrible movie? it seems like all of the things that worked and i liked about scream totally backfired in this movie. there was nothing fresh or orignal at all about it. i guess it's true when people say that kevin williamson is a one trick pony. it must be all the problems with the production with this movie were just too much to overcome. i read a couple of posts that said if you're in the mood for camp then you might like this. personally i think the campiness in this movie was an attempt at humor gone wrong. i can't recommend this movie to anyone, stay away at all costs.

[Ravenheart]

I picked up the unrated DVD yesterday and watched it last night.I never got to see the movie while it was in theatres but I don't see how so many people hated this.No its not the best werewolf movie ever made but I thought it was pretty decent and had a good time watching it.

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by Ravenheart
I picked up the unrated DVD yesterday and watched it last night.I never got to see the movie while it was in theatres but I don't see how so many people hated this.No its not the best werewolf movie ever made but I thought it was pretty decent and had a good time watching it.

Me too. It was a fun B-movie.:)

[Butchered_victim]

It's at home right now. I rented it from Netflix before I came over to my friends house for the weekend. I'm going to watch it later, when I get home. Hopefully I will enjoy it.

[thetodd]

I saw the unrated version yesterday on dvd. Okay, so it's no Halloween. Big deal. It was entertaining and hardly a waste of time. Not every movie is going to be great. I'd give Cursed about a B- or C+, which isn't bad.

[Miss Informed]

What exactly was wrong w/ it? I haven't seen it yet. Terrible acting, bad script, bad plot?

[ten31]

Originally posted by Ravenheart
I picked up the unrated DVD yesterday and watched it last night.I never got to see the movie while it was in theatres but I don't see how so many people hated this.No its not the best werewolf movie ever made but I thought it was pretty decent and had a good time watching it.

I saw the "R" rated flick in the theatre. I agree with you about not understanding all the hate for the film. Sure it isn't the best flick in the world but it's not the worst either.

[NCamp]

Just saw this movie last night, and keeping with my enjoyment of B horror movies, I also liked this film. Thought it was corney as hell though when the werewolf flipped off the cops towards the end. That was my main complaint for the film. I enjoyed the rest.

[myersRUNNER2]

I never really thought about watching this movie. It looks decent but not my type of horror movie. But hey im no critic.

[thetodd]

Originally posted by Miss Informed
What exactly was wrong w/ it? I haven't seen it yet. Terrible acting, bad script, bad plot?
None of the above. I think it was a fairly good movie. Some of the humor was a perfectly placed.

[zombie commando]

Holy shit this film should of stayed in production hell. There was exactly one entertaining moment in the entire film, and it's a lame CGI gore shot, the rest is predictable, unscary, formulatic bullshit that exemplifies Wes Craven's ineptitiude as a film maker. If you haven't guessed who the werewolf is within the first half an hour of the movie you need to put a drill to your temple Fulci-style. Half of the film tried to be Teen Wolf while the other half tried to be Ginger Snaps and the end result is a mix of inappropriately goofy moments and half assed cheap scare tactics. it was like they were flip flopping writers ever other scene; one wanted a scary film, the other wanted a funny film, and they were both lobotomized chimps working for crackers covered in cheese whiz.

F-

[TheShape2005]

Originally posted by thetodd
None of the above. I think it was a fairly good movie. Some of the humor was a perfectly placed.

yeah I agree!

I think over all it was a good movie!

the score was a little bit weird at times but still over all I liked it and thought it was pretty good!

I mean some stuff had me going like go go go, and stuff but other then that it was a pretty basic viewing for me!

[Johnathon]

I liked it. It was like a werewolf version of Fright Night. Very entertaining.

[Nightmare13]

I watched Cursed on my birthday (so, about a week ago). The film wasn't as bad as everyone was saying it was, I quiet enjoyed it.

Sure, it wasn't scary, and was complete cheese but it was still a fun little movie. It's a shame I've only seen the PG-13 version, the R version sounds 100 times better!

[Trickster]

I watched CURSED last night. Heard really bad reviews about it, but It was pretty cool. Youn could tell that it had been heavily edited in places. I notice that (like most Hollywood movies) they always "cop out" on the gay themes.. I thought the whole concept of the high school Jock/homophobic bully turning out to be gay was really cool but they took it no further... Typical Hollywood - Always play safe.

[writer93]

I saw it a while back, and I liked it. I thought it was pretty good myself.

[Trickster]

I believe there are two versions available on DVD.. Is that correct ?

[writer93]

Yes, if I am correct, I think it would be the unrated and rated R versions. If thats what you are talking about.

[Trickster]

Originally posted by writer93
Yes, if I am correct, I think it would be the unrated and rated R versions. If thats what you are talking about.
Cheers friend !
I think i need to get hold of the unrated version !

[Horror Kitten]

I watched this yesterday on STARZ ondemand. I had heard nothing but horrible things about this movie. I really didn't think it was that bad.
I saw the theatrical cut (aparently) and I really enjoyed it. I think it might have been a little better if someone else played Joanie she was really over the top as a werewolf. Had she not have turned out to be one of the werewolves it would have worked, especially if she was killed
I also didn't think Joshua Jackson really brought anything to movie. The brother, and Christina did well.

Also, I was excited when I reconized the brothers love interest. She was Cassidy in Cruel Intentions 3, which I found to be a thoroughly enjoyable movie. If you haven't seen it, you should for sure ;)
Anyway, I thought she did well in her part to. cliche as the girlfriend of a jock love interest of the geek - but the role was cliche' not necessarily her.

[Trickster]

Originally posted by Horror Kitten
I watched this yesterday on STARZ ondemand. I had heard nothing but horrible things about this movie. I really didn't think it was that bad.
I saw the theatrical cut (aparently) and I really enjoyed it. I think it might have been a little better if someone else played Joanie she was really over the top as a werewolf. Had she not have turned out to be one of the werewolves it would have worked, especially if she was killed
I also didn't think Joshua Jackson really brought anything to movie. The brother, and Christina did well.

Also, I was excited when I reconized the brothers love interest. She was Cassidy in Cruel Intentions 3, which I found to be a thoroughly enjoyable movie. If you haven't seen it, you should for sure ;)
Anyway, I thought she did well in her part to. cliche as the girlfriend of a jock love interest of the geek - but the role was cliche' not necessarily her.
I have seen this movie 3 times now. I was not so keen when I first watched it but its kinda grown on me now... Not bad at all !

[Bucky-lives]

Originally posted by Trickster
I have seen this movie 3 times now. I was not so keen when I first watched it but its kinda grown on me now... Not bad at all ! I know what you mean. I've seen it a few times as well and it's not really as bad as i first thought.

Ricci was a little annoying though at times. Hell the entire cast had annoying moments.