Search - Cursed [Unrated] on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Adult Humor, Sexual Situations, Drug Content Movie Release: 2005 DVD Release: 06/21/2005 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 39 mins Studio: Dimension Total Copies: 32 Genres: Horror, Creature Film, Teen Movie See Also: Cursed [Rated], Cursed [UMD for PSP], Cursed [Blu-ray]

The team behind the Scream trilogy, director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson, present another entry in the teen-horror genre with Cursed. Starring Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg, the film tells the story of two siblings who have to battle a werewolf that has been wreaking havoc on their neighbors, just as they learn that they might be marked with "the sign of the beast," and may become werewolves themselves. Along with Shannon Elizabeth and Judy Greer, Cursed also co-stars Dawson Creek alumnus Joshua Jackson, as well as R&B star Mya. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Christina Ricci - Elle
Joshua Jackson - Jake
Jesse Eisenberg - Jimmy
Judy Greer - Joannie
Scott Baio - Himself

Cursed claws its way to DVD with this unrated version from Dimension Home Video. Also available in the trimmed PG-13 version, the movie is presented in an anamorphic 2.40:1 widescreen picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound that both feature clear transfers and vivid quality. Extras include a promotional making-of, two featurettes on the effects, and then another clip about the editing of the film highlighting the fact that the flick was chopped up before release to garner a PG-13 rating. The "Becoming a Werewolf" featurette is slightly worthy of note since it features actor Jesse Eisenberg and effects man Greg Nicotero clowning around as they go through the process of creating the creature. As with the film, your appreciation for the throw-away clip probably hinges on your tolerance for Eisenberg, who can come off quite annoying to some, though the inclusion of at least something different on a DVD is always welcome. Also available strictly on this unrated DVD are selected scene audio commentary tracks on the special effects sequences, featuring Nicotero again along with the man underneath the werewolf suit, Derek Mears. It's sad to see that the true story behind the troubled production wasn't delved into that much, but then again, it's not that surprising. Pick this version up before the other rated one, though even that is an interesting look into the lengths that editors will go to to tame a movie that was filmed to be especially bloody. The running time runs two minutes longer on this cut, though most is simply gore moments and not fully excised scenes. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide