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Cursed

(2005, Rated PG-13, Horror, Starring Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, Christina Ricci)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Dumb werewolf movie may leave you feeling cursed.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    High school kids pick on a boy and accuse him of being gay (and use derogatory language about his supposed homosexuality).
  • Violence:

    Characters are bitten, scratched, and ripped open by werewolves -- blood is shown. A werewolf is shot many times. There's a violent car crash. A few suspenseful scenes.
  • Sex:

    A bare male and female backside. A gay teen makes a pass at another boy. Ellie asks her teen brother, "Why can't you download porn like the other teenaged boys?"
  • Language:

    Some strong language, including frequent use of "s---t".
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking and a brief reference to crack.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cursed

Parents need to know that this PG-13 horror film is pretty tame compared to the R-rated gore-fests out there, but unfortunately it's just a really bad movie. Teens are more likely to laugh at the low-budget special effects than have nightmares. There are some bloody killings, but that the violence is not as graphic as what appears in R-rated movies. There is some strong language and a few naked backsides. A group of high schoolers gang up on Jimmy and accuse him of being gay and use derogatory language about his supposed homosexuality. It turns out, however, that one of these "cool kids" is actually gay, and he makes a pass at Jimmy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the parent-less Ellie and Jimmy take care of each other. They could also discuss the way the movie handles homophobia.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Actually...

    Very much a guilty pleasure for fans of the genre. I watched this with my mother and she and I enjoyed it very much. You're better off getting the uncensored DVD version, though.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i loved it

    it is the jumpest and funniest werewolf movie i ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

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