Blink 281 curse song is a term that refers to a popular internet hoax that emerged in the early 2000s. The hoax involved a supposed curse song by the band Blink-182. According to the legend, the song was hidden on one of the band's albums and had a dark, malevolent power. The hoax claimed that anyone who listened to the song would be plagued by bad luck, accidents, or even death. It was said that the band had included the curse song as a form of revenge against their record label or as a macabre joke. This urban legend gained traction online, with many people sharing and discussing the supposed curse song.
This urban legend gained traction online, with many people sharing and discussing the supposed curse song. It led to a frenzy of speculation and rumors, with fans trying to uncover the hidden track and others warning against listening to it. However, the Blink 281 curse song is entirely fictional.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
“The Curse of Bridge Hollow” is essentially an Adam Sandler movie without Adam Sandler—and not one of the good Adam Sandler movies, like “Uncut Gems” or “Hustle,” where he tantalizes us with the fact that he can actually act.
No, this feels more like one of the many broad, lifeless comedies he’s made for Netflix (and it just happens to be streaming on Netflix, what do you know?). “The Curse of Bridge Hollow” could exist in the same cinematic universe as “Hubie Halloween,” set as it is within an idyllic New England town where a variety of supernatural hijinks shatters the sense of security. It’s as if Rob Riggle and Lauren Lapkus have just wandered over from another set to play their usual one-note supporting characters. It’s all very familiar, and dispiritingly so.
AdvertisementPriah Ferguson can only do so much here as 14-year-old Sydney, who’s moved from Brooklyn to historic Bridge Hollow with her parents (Marlon Wayans and Kelly Rowland) just as October 31 is approaching on the calendar. Ferguson has been a no-nonsense scene-stealer over the past couple seasons of “Stranger Things” as Lucas’ little sister, Erica. Here, her undaunted delivery is similar as she tries to convince her father that strange things are indeed afoot, a notion he rejects because he’s a high school science teacher who only believes in science. Wayans says the word “science” so many times, it could be a drinking game, except you’d be passed out by the end of the first act. Then again, that might not be such a bad thing.
The film from director Jeff Wadlow (“Truth or Dare,” “Fantasy Island”), from a script by Todd Berger and Robert Rugan, doesn’t offer much of a coherent, engaging story; rather, it consists of a series of exposition dumps alternating with shrieky set pieces. Characters stand around explaining things to each other, such as: why the family moved here in the middle of the school year, and who exactly is Stingy Jack, the inspiration for the annual Halloween festival. Lapkus, doing a ridiculously thick New England accent as the town’s mayor (or rather, mayah), even has the legend of Stingy Jack stitched onto her sweater (or sweatah).
This is the kind of place where everyone goes all out on their Halloween decorations, Riggle explains to Wayans’ character as the family’s annoyingly friendly next-door neighbor. (He’s wearing a Tom Brady jersey when we first meet him, in case you had any lingering doubts as to where the movie takes place.) Sydney’s quirky new high school friends further fill in the town’s history while they’re all standing around awkwardly at a cemetery. Rowland, meanwhile, gets exactly one topic to stand around and talk about: her love of making vegan, gluten-free baked goods, a running bit that’s never funny and doesn’t even have a satisfying payoff.
AdvertisementAnd so when Sydney goes snooping around her historic house soon after moving in, trying to prove it’s haunted, she inadvertently unleashes an ancient spirit that’s been locked up in her attic. (The previous owner conveniently left a bunch of scrapbooks and creepy artifacts up there.) In no time, an evil, red glow spreads throughout the Bridge Hollow, possessing the zombies and witches and spiders and clowns that have been peacefully populating the residents’ front yards all month. If this rings a bell, yes, Halloween decorations coming to life and wreaking havoc is indeed the plot of “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.”
From here, it’s a lot of running and screaming, with the overbearing horror score working overtime. There are plenty of perfunctory jump scares as well as some especially cheesy visual effects. But there is exactly one inspired sight gag and one funny line of dialogue, so you have those to look forward to, should you land on “The Curse of Bridge Hollow” while absent-mindedly scrolling for timely holiday fare. And there’s a series of extremely obvious needle drops to buoy you along, from the Rockwell earworm “Somebody’s Watching Me” to the Whodini hip-hop classic “Freaks Come Out at Night.” By the time AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” came on, my 13-year-old son exclaimed: “Oh, that’s where the budget went—the music!” That, and copious amounts of candy.
Christy Lemire
Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who has written for RogerEbert.com since 2013. Before that, she was the film critic for The Associated Press for nearly 15 years and co-hosted the public television series "Ebert Presents At the Movies" opposite Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, with Roger Ebert serving as managing editor. Read her answers to our Movie Love Questionnaire here.
Blink-182 has never released a curse song, and the band members themselves have debunked the hoax multiple times. Mark Hoppus, one of the band's members, even tweeted about the curse song, stating that it was an internet rumor and not true. The hoax can be seen as an example of how urban legends can spread quickly and gain a life of their own in the age of the internet. The Blink 281 curse song became a widely shared and discussed topic, even though it had no basis in reality. In conclusion, the Blink 281 curse song is a fictional urban legend that gained popularity online in the early 2000s. Despite its widespread circulation, it has been debunked by the band and is not based on any factual information..
Reviews for "The Connection Between Blink 281's Curse Song and the Band's Evolution"
1. Hannah - 2 stars
I found "Blink 281 curse song" to be quite underwhelming. The lyrics were repetitive and lacked depth, and the melody was too simplistic for my taste. It felt like a half-hearted attempt at a catchy tune without investing in meaningful content. Overall, I was disappointed and expected more from the band.
2. Mike - 1 star
I couldn't stand "Blink 281 curse song". The vocals were almost unbearable, with a nasal tone that grated on my ears. The lyrics were juvenile and lacked any substance, making it hard to connect with the song on any level. It felt like a desperate attempt to stay relevant by relying on a formulaic pop-punk sound. Definitely not my cup of tea.
3. Jessica - 3 stars
While "Blink 281 curse song" wasn't terrible, it didn't leave a lasting impression on me either. The melody was catchy enough to get stuck in my head, but the lyrics felt forced and uninspired. It lacked the charm and energy of their earlier work, and I found myself growing bored throughout the song. It's not the worst song I've heard, but it's far from their best.