Director
Nana Obiri Yeboah, Maximilian Claussen
Cast list
Asabi - Ophelia Dzidzornu
Pastor Uchebo - Fred Nii Amugi
Godwin Ezeudu - Oris Erhuero
Paladin - Jimmy Jean-Louis
Chinue - Ama K. Abebrese
Bartender - David Dontoh
Pastor John Moses - Joseph Otisman
Elder - Rama Brew
Ayomide - Kwaku Ankomah
Credits
Writers - Maximilian Claussen, Nicholas K. Lory
Music by - Benjamin Wright
Editor - Josh Levinsky
Production Company - Zissou Pictures Ltd.
Synopsis
Asabi is a young girl accused of witchcraft by her village. Pastor Uchebo is convinced that the only solution is to exorcise the evil from her, killing Asabi in the process. He leads everyone in the village to believe this as well, including Asabi’s own mother. The only people willing to help Asabi are Godwin Ezeudu, a reporter, and Pastor John Moses, a schoolteacher. Together, they vow to save Asabi’s innocent life from unjust punishment. Based on true events, “The Cursed Ones” is a journey to stop the spread of lies and corruption in a West African community.
Reviews
Adogla-Bessa, Delali. “Film Review: ‘The Cursed Ones’.” TheBrokenCliche.com. December 24 2016.
Carroll, Angela. “Modern Witchcraft.” BMoreArt. April 15 2016.
Nominated for Several Awards at the African Movie Academy Awards, including:
Best Production Design
Best Cinematography
Best director
Best Achievement in Sound
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Editing
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Screenplay
Best Costume
Best Makeup
Award for Best Picture