Holy Spider vs The Cursed
Holy Spider has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.6/10 for The Cursed). The Cursed is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 58m. The Cursed is the older of the two (2021 against 2022). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Holy Spider
The Cursed| Holy Spider | The Cursed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Country | Denmark | France |
| Director | Ali Abbasi | Sean Ellis |
| Main cast | Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mehdi Bajestani, Sina Parvaneh, Arash Ashtiani, Forouzan Jamshidnejad | Kelly Reilly, Roxane Duran, Boyd Holbrook, Alistair Petrie, Simon Kunz |
Synopsis
Holy Spider
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
The Cursed
In the late 19th century, a brutal land baron slaughters a Roma clan, unleashing a curse on his family and village. In the days that follow, the townspeople are plagued by nightmares, the baron's son goes missing, and a boy is found murdered. The locals suspect a wild animal, but a visiting pathologist warns of a more sinister presence lurking in the woods.
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