42/46
The multi-cultural and multi-religious approach in The Cursed Land is commendable and adds depth to its premise
A widower and his daughter travel to Thailand’s deep south to seek help from a Muslim doctor after unleashing a djinn in a rundown house..
However, despite his best efforts, even his remarkable acting couldn’t fully salvage the film from its shortcomings
Malaysian director and actor Bront Palarae delivers an outstanding performance, as expected, showcasing his talent in both Malay and Thai.
These elements, rich with cultural and religious interplay, are far more engaging than watching a grown man’s slow descent into madness
The narrative spends far too much time fixating on Mit’s personal decay, neglecting the more compelling aspects of the story, such as the community dynamics and the historical context.
The showrunners missed an opportunity to truly explore and expand upon the multi-cultural elements that were already present
With tighter storytelling and a greater focus on these fascinating cultural themes, the film could have been far more impactful.