You are here:

Cursed

Name: Cursed
Director: Wes Craven
Released: 2005
Duration: 97 min

2005

PG-13

Director

Wes Craven

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

In Los Angeles, siblings Ellie and Jimmy come across an accident on Mulholland Drive. As they try to help the woman caught in the wreckage, a ferocious creature attacks them, devouring the woman and scratching the terrified siblings. They slowly discover that the creature was a werewolf and that they have fallen victim to a deadly curse.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.5/10

Limited

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

Gender Representation

Fair

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

Disability Representation

Minimal

Strengths

The film features a female protagonist who possesses a degree of agency in navigating the supernatural threat.

Areas for Improvement

The casting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining largely homogeneous.
The narrative fails to include LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities.
There is no meaningful representation of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or disability.
The story relies on traditional gendered roles rather than subverting established hierarchies.

AI Analysis

Cursed operates as a conventional genre piece that relies heavily on established cinematic tropes. While it features a female protagonist, the narrative often reverts to traditional gendered roles and hierarchies. The film lacks intentionality regarding intersectional representation. The ensemble is predominantly white, and there is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the film maintains a traditional demographic profile. It prioritizes supernatural tension and individual survival over the deconstruction of social or institutional structures.

How are these scores produced? →