The Curse

The Curse

Evil follows you.

2026 · 95 min · ★ 4.0 · Thriller, Mystery, Horror

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.

Directed by Ken'ichi Ugana · Written by Ken'ichi Ugana

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