The Curse

What it’s about

Riko works at a beauty salon and lives with her friend Airi. She notices strange videos posted by Shufen, a friend in Taiwan. When Riko cannot reach her, she asks her ex-boyfriend Jiahao for help. They discover Shufen died six months ago, yet her social media accounts keep posting disturbing content. These supernatural events terrify Riko and Airi, leading to Airi's tragic death. Desperate for answers, Riko travels to Taiwan with Jiahao and Shufen's sister Huijun to uncover the truth.

What hooks you

Directed by Kenichi Ugana, who also wrote the screenplay, the film stars Yukino Kaizu as Riko. It draws on the unsettling side of online life, where memes and influencers mask something deadly.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like horror rooted in modern technology and the eerie side of social media, with a slow-building sense of dread.