The Curse
ザ・カース
“Evil follows you.”
Synopsis
After seeing her friend’s disturbing social media posts, Riko tries to intervene to help her but fails to prevent her from dying a mysterious, violent death. Convinced there is more to the story than a suicide, Riko dives into a world of memes, influencers, and posting for attention. As the pile of bodies grows, and Riko faces her own possible curse, she and her friends travel to Taiwan to find the source of this demonic social media killer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken'ichi Ugana
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken'ichi Ugana
- Original Score
- Hiroyuki Onogawa
- Original Title
- ザ・カース
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Rights Cube
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken'ichi Ugana
Ken'ichi Ugana
Hiroyuki Onogawa
Moritada Iju
Lin Ming-chih, Yusuke Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Ken'ichi Ugana
Director
Lin Ming-chih
Producer
Hiroyuki Onogawa
Original Music Composer
Moritada Iju
Director of Photography
Ken'ichi Ugana
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse
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What is The Curse about?
After seeing her friend’s disturbing social media posts, Riko tries to intervene to help her but fails to prevent her from dying a mysterious, violent death. Convinced there is more to the story than a suicide, Riko dives into a world of memes, influencers, and posting for attention. As the pile of bodies grows, and Riko faces her own possible curse, she and her friends travel to Taiwan to find the source of this demonic social media killer.
Who directed The Curse?
The Curse was directed by Ken'ichi Ugana.
Who stars in The Curse?
The principal cast of The Curse includes Yukino Kaizu, YU, Yutaka Kyan, Tammy Lin, Mimi Shao.
When was The Curse released and how long is it?
The Curse was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse was composed by Hiroyuki Onogawa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curse?
The Curse holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).