Cursed

Three young friends in Los Angeles find their lives upended after a brutal encounter with a werewolf. The attack leaves them marked and unnervingly altered, and they soon learn that the curse linking their fates can only be broken by ending the person who unleashed it. As fear and confusion creep in, they try to understand the creature that stalks them and the strange changes gnawing at their bodies. With humor flickering through the terror, the trio must maneuver through a new reality where trust is tested, loyalties shift, and survival hinges on risky choices.

Wes Craven directs this horror comedy from a script by Kevin Williamson, featuring Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, Jesse Eisenberg, Judy Greer and Scott Baio. The 2005 release pairs genre thrills with dark humor.

Budgeted at 35 million, Cursed grossed about 19.3 million worldwide, making this Craven project a modest performer despite its name value and strong cast.

Outside horror circles the film left few iconic moments, but it is noted by fans for its brush with werewolf mythos during Craven's late career. The cast, including Eisenberg early in his rise, adds a touch of crossover appeal.

Critics described the movie as uneven, mixing scares with jokes and uneven pacing. The core themes touch on transformation and identity under pressure, as friends confront danger, loyalty and the pull of fame amid a city of masks.