Curtis's Charm (1996)
This film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting her black magic. Jim tries to reason with his friend, but when that fails, he decides to play along and make him a talisman. Drawing a snake on a scrap of paper and mumbling an incantation, Jim gives him this charm. This immediately solves Curtis's problems...or does it?
Director: John L'Ecuyer
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 16, 1996
Cast
- Maurice Dean Wint - Curtis
- Callum Keith Rennie - Jim
- Rachael Crawford - Cookie
- Barbara Barnes-Hopkins - Voodoo Ma
- Aron Tager - Park Worker
- Hugh Dillon - Spitting White Trash Thug
Screenplay
- John L'Ecuyer
- Jim Carroll (Novel)
Music: Mark Korven
Cinematography: Harald Bachmann
Editing: Craig Webster
Production: Rabid Dog
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Addiction and Recovery, Dark Comedy and Irony, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
drug addiction, dark comedy, mental illness
More Films by Director: John L'Ecuyer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Curtis's Charm about?
- This film, based on a Jim Carroll short story, recounts the tale of Curtis and his encounter with voodoo. Curtis is a drug addict who has become paranoid, thinking that his wife's mother has cast evil spells on him. He meets his friend Jim and asks him for help in counteracting her black magic. Jim tries to reason with his friend, but when that fails, he decides to play along and make him a talisman. Drawing a snake on a scrap of paper and mumbling an incantation, Jim gives him this charm. This immediately solves Curtis's problems...or does it?
- Who directed Curtis's Charm?
- Curtis's Charm was directed by John L'Ecuyer.
- Who stars in Curtis's Charm?
- Curtis's Charm stars Maurice Dean Wint, Callum Keith Rennie, Rachael Crawford, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins, Aron Tager, Hugh Dillon.
- How long is Curtis's Charm?
- Curtis's Charm has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Curtis's Charm?
- Curtis's Charm is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Curtis's Charm produced?
- Curtis's Charm was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Curtis's Charm?
- The themes of Curtis's Charm include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Addiction and Recovery, Dark Comedy and Irony, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.