The Curse (American TV series)

The Curse
Genre
Created by
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Joshua Bachove
  • Inman Young
  • Mary Beth Minthorn[5]
Production locationNew Mexico
CinematographyMaceo Bishop[6]
Editors
  • Adam Locke-Norton
  • Stacy Moon
  • Benny Safdie
Running time38–69 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseNovember 12, 2023 (2023-11-12) –
present (present)
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The Curse is an American satirical black comedy thriller television series created and written by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, and starring Emma Stone, Fielder, and Safdie. It was filmed from June to October 2022 and premiered on streaming and on-demand for all Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers on November 10, 2023, before making its on-air debut on Showtime on November 12.[7][8] Its first three episodes premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 12, 2023.[9] The first season concluded on January 12, 2024, receiving critical acclaim.[10]

The series explores "How an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new HGTV show, Fliplanthropy."[11]

  1. ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (November 6, 2023). "The Curse Pushes Past the Limits of Reality". Inverse. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Guy, Zoe (October 13, 2023). "Nathan Fielder Can Put Out Fires With His Smile". Vulture. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Berman, Judy (November 6, 2023). "The Curse Is a Brain-Breaking Revelation Even If You Already Know Nathan Fielder's Schtick". Time. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Travers, Ben (November 6, 2023). "'The Curse' Is an Exquisite, Excruciating Black Comic Wonder". IndieWire. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "The Curse". Film Festival Cologne. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Maceo Bishop Resume" (PDF). MaceoBishop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (December 10, 2020). "Emma Stone to Star in Showtime Comedy Series From the Safdie Brothers". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  8. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (September 26, 2023). "A24 Series 'The Curse' with Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie Sets Release Date". IndieWire. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Tingley, Anna (October 13, 2023). "Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's TV Show 'The Curse' Makes History at New York Film Festival: 'Everything About It Screams Cinema to Me'". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  10. ^ Poniewozik, James (January 12, 2024). "'The Curse' Ending: What Just Happened?". The New York Times. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2020). "Showtime Orders 'The Curse' Comedy Pilot From the Safdie Brothers & Nathan Fielder". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2023.