The Cursed vs The Orphanage
The Orphanage has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.6/10 for The Cursed). The Orphanage is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 51m. The Orphanage is the older of the two (2007 against 2021). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Cursed
The Orphanage| The Cursed | The Orphanage | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Thriller | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Country | France | Spain |
| Director | Sean Ellis | J.A. Bayona |
| Main cast | Kelly Reilly, Roxane Duran, Boyd Holbrook, Alistair Petrie, Simon Kunz | Fernando Cayo, Geraldine Chaplin, Belén Rueda, Mabel Rivera, Edgar Vivar |
Synopsis
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.
The Orphanage
A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.
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