The Curse 1987
“It took seed...now it needs to feed.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- David Keith
- Network
- Trans World Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is The Curse?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Curse" (1987). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 11, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Studios
- Trans World Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 142 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Trans World Entertainment
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Curse" (1987).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Curse
Year: 1987
Release Date: 09/11/1987 (US)
Genres: Horror and Science Fiction (also described as Italian-American science fiction horror film)
Director: David Keith (directorial debut)
Cast: Wil Wheaton, Claude Akins, Cooper Huckabee, Malcolm Danare, John Schneider, Amy Wheaton.
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: R
Plot:
Nathan Hayes is a religious man trying to hold onto his farm and keep his family in line.
A real estate developer wants to buy farm property in the area, including the Hayes farm.
Goal: Hope the Tennessee Valley Authority chooses the town for a new dam and recreational area.
Event: During a terrible storm, an unidentified, glowing object crashes on the Hayes farm.
Outcome: A horrible curse comes to
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Curse worth watching?
The Curse holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 142 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Curse and when was it released?
The Curse is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Curse?
The Curse was directed by David Keith.
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