The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey
Seen it?2021 | 110 min | Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Following a brutal murder case, the police are baffled to find out that the assailant, whose body was found on the scene with the victim, had already been dead for three months. Meanwhile, journalist Jin-hee sets up a live interview with an anonymous caller claiming he is the true killer behind the mysterious murder. When the man announces three more murders will occur in the hands of the undead, Jin-hee must face the sinister forces beyond understanding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Circle
Weeknight WatchAnother horror film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Land of the Dead
Sunday Safe BetAnother zombie horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Eradication Weeknight WatchAnother horror thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Overdrive Monday Morning MaybeAnother thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Car Monday Morning MaybeAnother horror thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Yong-wan
- Uhm Ji-wonLim Jin-hee
- Jung Zi-soBaek So-jin
- Jung Moon-sungJung Seong-jun
- Kim In-kwonKim Pil-sung
- Ko Kyu-pilTak Jung-hoon
- Oh Yoon-ahByeon Mi-young
- Kwon Hae-hyoLee Sang-in
- Lee SeolJessi
- Jeon Kuk-hwanByeon Seung-il
- Jeong Jae-seongKim Min-sub