The Curse (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1988, The Curse is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ralf Huettner, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young family, father, mother and their daughter, is on a trip in the mountains, they lose orientation and have to stay there for the night. The daughter finds a dead young girl who does exactly look like herself. When they check for mountain rescue service they suddenly find themselves deeply involved in an local myth about a prophecy which seems to be fulfilling now. The mountains are bearing an old curse.
Who’s in it. The Curse stars Dominic Raacke as Vater, Barbara May as Mutter, Ortrud Beginnen as Ältere Frau and Barbara Valentin as Frau an der Bar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Curse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Curse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curse (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Curse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Curse worth watching?
- The Curse holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Curse?
- The Curse stars Dominic Raacke, Barbara May, Ortrud Beginnen, Barbara Valentin and Tobias Moretti.
- When was The Curse released?
- The Curse was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.