Cursed Seat
Cursed Seat

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Cursed Seat

2018
Movie
95 min
Russian

Among schoolchildren there is a legend about the so-called lost place, according to which everyone who buys a movie ticket to this place is waiting for death. None of the guys believe in it, but a series of brutal murders makes young people think, as a result of which they begin their own investigation.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Michael J. ZohorskyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends discovers a seemingly ordinary vintage armchair with a dark history. As they begin to experience unsettling events and disturbing visions, they realize the chair is possessed by a malevolent entity. They must race against time to uncover the chair's cursed origins and find a way to break its deadly hold before they become its next victims.

Critical Reception

Cursed Seat received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some genre fans appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline that offers little in the way of genuine scares.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat due to weak acting and uninspired direction.

  • Some viewers found the visual style and attempts at building tension to be mildly effective, though ultimately insufficient.

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Fun Fact

The distinctive vintage armchair used in the film was reportedly sourced from an antique shop known for its unusual and potentially haunted items, adding to the set's eerie atmosphere.

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