Unlocking the Secrets of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Trailer

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The curse of sleeping beauty trailer is the preview of a haunting and suspenseful film adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The trailer sets the mood by showcasing eerie and dark scenes, hinting at the curse that surrounds the protagonist, Sleeping Beauty. The trailer starts with a beautiful and mysterious woman, who we later discover is Sleeping Beauty herself, played by a talented actress. The cinematography is stunning, with shadowy and gothic visuals that add to the overall sense of foreboding. The use of low lighting, a haunting score, and quick cuts intensify the atmosphere, leaving the audience curious and intrigued. As the trailer progresses, the story unfolds, revealing that Sleeping Beauty is trapped in a cursed mansion.



User Reviews

I was a bit hesitant to watch this one but my GF insisted and hence the review. I was quite surprised with the initial plot which was a bit mysterious and had a touch of fantasy to it. The acting was great and I was really enjoying it but half way through the movie they just threw everything away.

The plot just gets weird around the last quarter of the movie and seemed like either the director was in a rush to wrap everything up and go home or one of the actors wanted to quit early or something. It just felt incomplete, leaving you with tons of questions and a poker face wondering what just happened .

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Permalink 6 /10 claudio_carvalho 18 November 2018

"The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" is a strange fantasy-horror film with an intriguing and promising beginning. The mystery is increased with the confused screenplay and holds the attention of the viewer. The beauty of India Eisley is perfect for the role of the Sleeping Beauty and another attraction. Out of the blue, the mystery is solved, evil is unleashed and the movie ends. Actually the movie stops without an ending. Maybe the intention of the writer would be a cliffhanger for a sequel, but unfortunately the film does not have an ending certainly disappointing the viewer that might be enjoying the story. Why didn´t Thomas uncle explain the whole situation of the curse of his family and the secrets of the mansion in the letter he left to his nephew? My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "A Maldição da Bela Adormecida" ("The Curse of Sleeping Beauty")

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Permalink 4 /10 reneeharper-64605 8 April 2017

I was more than intrigued by this take on Sleeping Beauty, and it showed a lot of promise. It wasn't fancy or big budget, and the acting had some not-so-great moments, but I still highly enjoyed it. Until the end. It doesn't end, it just stops. It sets up for a sequel, but you can do that without having such an unsatisfying ending. And if no sequel is planned that makes it even worse. There is no resolution, no conclusion. it just stops. And leaves you angry. I liked it otherwise, but I just can't get past the end.

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Permalink 5 /10 TheLittleSongbird 3 May 2018

There was a great idea for 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty', one of the more intriguing ones for a less-than-high-budget film, and there was a good, or at least halfway decent, film in it somewhere that had great potential to come out and should have done.

Which is why it is so frustrating and such a big shame that 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty' was so disjointed and uneven, as someone who was really rooting for the film to work. Do have to agree with the general consensus that 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty' started off well and promisingly, was really thinking that it would be surprisingly good, but fell apart completely in the second half and kept getting worse. There are definitely far worse wastes of potential and good concepts, but 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty' was definitely a definition of a waste of potential and a waste of a great idea.

It, as aforementioned, starts off well. Throughout the production values generally were atmospherically Gothic and nicely shot with eerie make-up. The music also has a haunting eeriness that doesn't feel intrusive, one-note or repetitive. Mostly the acting was better than average, having seen some very bad to terrible acting in modest to low budget films recently so that was refreshing.

Atmosphere generated is genuinely creepy, wonderful mysterious and suspenseful going at a deliberate but assured pace.

Sadly, again as already said, the second half sees 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty' falling apart. And not just slightly, we're talking significantly. Not that the film was perfect already. There was some choppy editing, cheap costuming and Ethan Peck doesn't always look comfortable or engaged in his role.

Really, it is frustrating that the more the second half progressed, the duller, more confused, more clichéd and more predictable it got, and the mystery, creepiness and suspense got lost and instead was replaced by dreariness, ridiculousness and a draggy pace. All capped off by an ending that was far too abrupt and incomplete.

Overall, good first half, disappointing second half with a bad non-event ending. 5/10 Bethany Cox

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Permalink 6 /10 amiemica 17 September 2016 Warning: Spoilers

This movie has a very interesting take on the various versions of the Sleeping Beauty story. It even references the Brothers Grimm version 'Briar Rose'. It is obviously working with a low budget and is very cheesy throughout. However, unlike other viewers, I feel that it pretty much explained everything; it was just very quick, rushed and could be easily missed. For those who are a little confused and are reading these reviews for a bit of clarification on some parts of the movie: the curse came about because Thomas' ancestors sacrificed a virgin to a version of Satan or a very powerful demon. The sacrificed woman became the vessel for the evil god/demon to enter this world and bring about the apocalypse. Apparently good djinn worked together to keep the woman asleep, which in turn kept the evil god/demon imprisoned. Because of the evil act of sacrificing the virgin to the evil god/demon, the Kaiser bloodline men were born with demons inside them. Presumably, they performed the sacrifice to get some sort of power but in fact were really opening themselves up to be the servants of the god/demon. The Kaiser men were bound to the imprisoned god/demon, and so could not leave the house. Maybe they knew the full truth, maybe not. Most likely not, since the djinn were necessary to guard the sleeping god/demon to keep one of them from awakening it. Since Thomas had virtually no knowledge of any of it, all he could do was go with what he was being told. He thought the Veiled Demon-djinn was evil and found a way to get to the woman and awaken her. He had no way of knowing that she was not a sleeping woman under a curse and that he was the one who was cursed. Therefore, he freed the god/demon and it in turn, freed the generations of demons that had been stored in his bloodline and proceeded to begin the apocalypse. This would be an awesome movie to be redone by a more skilled writer/director/crew/etc and be more fully fleshed out and explored. This movie is worth watching for the interesting story.

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Permalink 7 /10 cheekyapple-56320 22 May 2017

Okay let me level with you - this movie caters to a particular taste and style of film for certain people. If you're expecting Harry Potter then no, it's not for you. If you're expecting a gory gritty horror movie, no not for you. If you like "Beautiful Creatures"or "Pan's Labrinth" this IS for you and I suggest you give it a shot. There is a scene in the end that haunts me still, the costume and makeup was OUTSTANDING! I really must give props. And Gregory Peck's grandson reminds you of him the whole time - looks like him, sounds like him, and he was a good actor. The Director had a great sense of humor or perhaps the screenwriter as the dialogue was well written and there was some natural laughs. I liked the mystery of it - it really was a mystery. The ending is messed up but not predictable and reminds you that you signed up for a horror movie so that's what you're getting.

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Permalink 4 /10 ravviann 8 April 2016 Warning: Spoilers

The film starts pretty good. The atmosphere is very early set, characters are introduced, and they all do a pretty good and convincing job - albeit with the occasional cliché (but you can overlook that).

The problem of the main character is revealed about one third into the movie, and then the solution starts. But, I don't know what exactly happened, perhaps they lost all their money, but in no time and for no good reason it just ends. there is no build up, no explanation given, it just ends. half of the introduced mysteries of the movie are not explained.

so you leave the cinema with a film that wasn't finished, and as such, only a 4/10

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Permalink 7 /10 lathe-of-heaven 17 December 2022

First off, I strongly disagree with so many here complaining and even rating the movie very low just because they didn't like the ending or claim (incorrectly) that there is no 'Ending' It truly makes you wonder if anyone actually has any imagination left.

Primarily and to me most importantly, the film is made very well. The look, the mood, the extremely creepy atmosphere is FAR better than most 'Horror' movies today. Yes, it is a bit of a throwback, and yes it does not have the extremes and over the top violence that so many now seem to expect or want in what are considered 'Scary Movies' today. But, what it DOES have is a great atmosphere, wonderful aesthetics and set design, and the acting is actually above average for most Horror movies today.

For me personally, I really like this kind of Horror film. For my taste and for these particular types of Horror movies, I feel that this one is quite effective. Mood and atmosphere are among the most important aspects for me in a good Horror film, and this one creates what I feel is a very intense one at times and one that would delight people who like these kinds of movies.

So, quite honestly in my lowly and wretched opinion, I do not understand at all the low rating here. Yes, I can see where this kind of movie would not be to everyone's taste for Horror. But, as I have said numerous times in many reviews, that does NOT mean that it is a 'bad' film or that it is not made well. I truly wish people would make that distinction when rating and reviewing movies. There are MANY types of films that I strongly dislike. The best example for me would be Torture Porn Horror. BUT. I don't come here and rate down and give a crap review for every movie with that kind of theme. I don't review them at all, because since I don't happen to like them, my thoughts or poor rating will not really help those here who DO like those kinds of movies, would it.

Anyway, sorry to go on about that, but it is something that I happen to feel very strongly about when rating and reviewing movies here. So, basically IF you do like more ghostly, atmospheric, moody, Dark Fairy Tale like stories, I personally feel that this one is one of the better ones out there.

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Permalink 5 /10 Hellmant 26 August 2016

'THE CURSE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

Another B-horror flick based on a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. This one is a dark modern update of 'Sleeping Beauty' (written by the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault); it deals with an art painter, who inherits an ancient curse (which involves dreams of a 'sleeping beauty'). The film was directed by Pearry Reginald Teo; and it was scripted by Teo and first time feature film writer Josh Nadler (based on the comic book by Everette Hartsoe). It stars India Eisley, Ethan Peck, Natalie Hall and Bruce Davison. The movie received harshly negative reviews from critics, and a large percentage of viewers as well. I hated it at first; but then I grew to enjoy it more, as it went on.

The story centers around an art painter, named Thomas Kaiser (Peck), who keeps having dreams of a beautiful sleeping woman (Eisley). He continuously tries to wake her, but is unsuccessful. Thomas later learns of his uncle's suicide, and the mansion he left him; which had been in his family for generations. While investigating the property, for appraisal reasons, Thomas also learns of an ancient curse there, and his role as the 'protector'. He must keep the demons in his new home imprisoned there, while also trying to awake the sleeping beauty. He finds help from a friendly realtor (Hall), and a paranormal investigator (Davison).

For the first 45-minutes of the movie, I was completely bored (and falling asleep). The acting and writing were atrocious; and the film was really repetitive, and uninvolving. Then, about halfway through the movie, it got a lot more interesting, and entertaining. Once it got to the story, it became filled with more tense, and very gruesome, imagery (and stunningly beautiful women). At that point, I enjoyed it a lot more. It's still mostly a bore, and a misfire, but a sequel could be a lot better (which the end is completely set up for).

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Permalink 3 /10 DavidB19 3 August 2016 Warning: Spoilers

This could have been a really good movie. Although the movie has "Sleeping Beauty" in the title and there is a female that has been asleep for centuries awaiting a kiss; that is where the similarities to the traditional Sleeping Beauty end. The movie provides a great spin on the traditional fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. The premise is that male bloodline of the Kaiser family has been the caretaker of sorts for the secrets surrounding the Sleeping Beauty. The characters are interesting and meld together very well. The movie progresses along very well and the story line does a very good job of keeping your attention up until the last 15 or so minutes and then it takes a nose-dive into, well, I guess hell. I can't believe someone, anyone, really sat there and said, "Hell yeah, that ending nailed it! Let's release the movie now before we change our minds."

Do I regret watching it? No. Would I recommend someone else watch it? Yes and No. If you have nothing else on your playlist or you're sitting in the hotel room at night by yourself flipping through the channels looking for something to watch, then, by all means, yes.

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Permalink 6 /10 paul_haakonsen 5 June 2019

Given the title of the movie, then I must admit that I didn't really have much of any expectations for the movie. Believing it to be another mass produced low budget movie.

But it turned out that the 2016 "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" from director Pearry Reginald Teo was actually surprisingly good. Just goes to prove that the cover, and by that I mean the title, of a movie doesn't necessarily reflect the contents of the actual movie.

I like this twist on the classic faerie tale, and I liked the fact that the movie wasn't all rosy red and happy days ever after. That was definitely a nice thing that the writers put into the storyline.

Ethan Peck, playing Thomas, actually carried the movie quite well with his performance. And I must admit that seeing Bruce Davison and Zack Ward on the cast list also did excite me somewhat. Bruce Davison was of course a very nice addition to the movie, just a shame that he didn't have a bigger role. And Zack Ward, well he was hardly there, which I think was a shame.

The movie actually had pretty good special effects and CGI, which definitely helped to carry the movie and added to the atmosphere very nicely. And speaking of the atmosphere, then director Pearry Reginald Teo did a phenomenal job of building up suspence and this was nicely accompanied by the dark and rundown atmosphere that the movie had, given the old house. The movie was nicely layered by adding more and more suspense and creepiness to it, and that was something that I tremendously enjoyed throughout the movie.

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty", and the twist to the tale was really nice. So I can warmly recommend that you take the time to sit down and watch the 2016 movie "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" if you haven't already seen it. My rating for the movie is six stars out of ten.

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Permalink 4 /10 Darkskynet 4 January 2017

Why would I choose to watch this? The visionary and aesthetic pleasure of fantasy elements in the trailer, along with the take on a classic fairy tale peaked my interest.

The editing was very clunky and slow. Those SURPRISE and WATCH OUT moments were hidden by the lack of fast cutting and a fairly monotone performance by Ethan Peck. All of this in the opening sequence and then continued it's theme through out the film which ultimately led to a dull storyline. So what's left?

The most disappointing aspect was the aesthetic pleasures. This 'perfect' sleeping princess looked like a child in fancy dress. Her scenes were designed too flat. Her extravagant garments lacked UMFF as there was no lighting or exceptional colours on the background nor her dress. I was watching it, shouting at the colour correcter asking him/her why didn't they enhance the colour blue!

This film lacked depth in plot, acting and mise-en-scene. I'd say it's probably an entertaining film for younger teens, 13/14years.. but not for anyone else.

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Permalink 5 /10 SnoopyStyle 25 November 2022

Thomas Kaiser (Ethan Peck) is always dreaming of a Sleeping Beauty figure (India Eisley). Out of the blue, he inherits the ancestral mansion, Kaiser Gardens. It's apparently cursed and home to a series of tragic incidents over the centuries. Realtor Linda (Natalie Hall) reveals that she's actually looking for her brother who went missing in the house. They are joined by supernatural expert Richard Meyers (Bruce Davison) and edgy techie Daniel.

This relative B-horror alludes to the Brothers Grimm story. It's a haunted house horror. It has elements of Silent Hill. The mannequins have good potential. I would have liked Thomas and Linda to stay in the house. Leaving there to go pick up Richard and Daniel is a waste of time. There could be more done with Sleeping Beauty, both the idea and the character. This horror feels a bit undercooked.

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Permalink 7 /10 kaysild 26 May 2018 Warning: Spoilers

This wasn't awful, it was very mysterious & had a creepy vibe which is not found in today's horror movies. I think bc of the ending people are claiming there is no resolution. just bc it didn't have a good guy victory so to speak, doesn't mean there isn't a resolution or that it ended abruptly! This movie just happened to have evil get the last play. That does not make it bad or rushed or not resolved, just makes it different than all the other traditional crap that is out there is all.

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Permalink 5 /10 StregaAsuka 19 April 2017 Warning: Spoilers

Now that we are being overflowed by Disney live actions is good to discover the not so subtle versions of these fairy tales, and if they show a darker more horrific side, the better, as is the case for this one. The trailer looked promising and showed how the movie was being presented.

That said, we know how trailers deceive us. And this is one clear example. The best part of the movie is the beginning. Where we are presented with the characters and their story. Where we are shown that there is a curse in the main character's family regarding a property they have. In parallel he is starting to dream of a sleeping girl who constantly asked him to wake her up. It's in these dreams where the best esthetic of the movie is viewed: vivid colors that resemble a Gothic tale to present us the Sleeping Beauty of the tittle. Then on reality the shades are darker, because we are in a horror and thriller movie, until there good.

It's past the first half hour that the movie starts losing it's path. Presenting new characters and their stories it's what makes us forget about the original story and just want be done with it. A real pity, as it got our attention and while we watch more of the movie, our attention goes (sadly) to the watch. There are some scary moments but by that point we really don't care anymore. And then there is that end that you probably guessed at some point of the movie.

This movie started promising and then all went downfall. It is really a pity as the material where it took the inspiration deserved better, not that rushing end that we don't know anymore what we were looking at. A movie to watch if you want to see what the trailer presented to you but without having high expectations. Just something to watch and probably forget about.

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Permalink 9 /10 lucyania 26 November 2017

The movie makes one mistake when they say The Bible and The Qur'an are similar, ask someone who has read both. Otherwise it's pretty good, predictable but visually stunning and pleasant to watch with some creepy moments and jump scares. The acting is good and realistic, I loved it. Just because it doesn't have twists doesn't mean it's boring, i think this is a good addition to a Halloween movie marathon.

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Permalink 5 /10 melissajayeoconnell 30 May 2016 Warning: Spoilers

I was debating weather to watch this but I did. i agree on some of the reviews people have wrote but from my point of view.

we do find out the truth of it all (the twist of it all being a trick to unleash the demon and all the other spooky stuff being there to ward off people from getting to the final chamber), but The end seemed very quick from the climax.

They could be a second movie to it. and it should will delved into the mystery of the house, and how it became evil with in. Plus I wish we knew more about sleeping beauty and how she became trapped in the dream/ state

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Permalink 6 /10 kamalbeeee 2 February 2021

A guy getting dreams oftenly of a sleeping girl and he tries to kiss her. then he got a traditional house from his late uncle..soon he realize about that house and linked with his dreams.. It looks horror and fantasy movie but not good story and screenplay. Can Watch for timepass..

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Permalink 6 /10 Kamurai25 3 July 2020

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend unless you're just really into Sleep Beauty as a concept or interested in a unique paranormal movie.

This is probably one of the more unique versions of a fairy tale story (at least one Disney made at some point), but it is clear that they had a low budget for this: few (okay, one) recognizable actor, cheap setting and props, but it is clear that they used it very well in all the practical effects. I could be more impressed with better camera work, but their premise and "paranormal choice" honestly seemed to balance it out.

They did manage to modernize the story without leaning into technology, and instead used the paranormal to keep a magical feel to the events.

Because this is a mystery investigating why the Sleeping Beauty with the extra fashion sense is reaching out, this is really hard to talk about without spoilers, and honestly, I don't want to spoil it for someone who would watch this because for someone who would want to watch this, it's worth it.

This could easily be a Nancy Drew, or Scooby Doo, (or Supernatural) plot, and I think it'll work for the right audience.

I'm honestly torn on whether or not I actually liked it, but after writing about it, I think I talked myself into landing on like, if for nothing else, then it has some many really good pieces to it, even if the whole is only decent.

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Permalink 9 /10 Nconiendo 28 May 2017

I give it 9 out of 10 only because the ending slightly tormented me but it also surprised and delighted me which is hard to do. I go to every horror movie festival I can and watch loads of them online and I tend to guess endings for horror movies and am almost always right, so much so that it has taken some enjoyment away for me. But I did not guess this plot and I had great appreciation for the writer for that. I also really loved the humorous and realistic dialogue! That was great, how natural it felt, how real the characters felt in a very make believe setting which helped ground it. If you know you already like horror and liked the movies Insidious, The Conjuring, The Village, The Visit, HoneyBee, Lights Out, It Follows, then I bet you will like this one a lot.

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Permalink 7 /10 The_Celluloid_Sage 6 April 2020 Warning: Spoilers

A barefoot man walks the wasteland, looking lost and vulnerable. He eventually comes across a tent, elaborate statues outside of it. Upon entering the tent he sees a sleeping woman (Eisley). Naturally said man tries to kiss this sleeping beauty and as he is about to do so starts to suffer from some kind of convulsions and fits. He then immediately wakes up in his apartment.

Thomas (Peck) is an artist that spends far too much time indoors after the death of his partner. A friend comes round daily to check up on him and bring groceries. Whilst seeing his psychiatrist, we find out that these dreams are recurring and she thinks there are specific reasons for them and that he needs to move on with his life, a sentiment shared by his friend. Shortly afterwards, Thomas is informed that his uncle (who he has never spoke to) has died and left him his property, a very creepy old house with secrets yet to be discovered.

Now while I really enjoyed this film I'm struggling to put my finger on what exactly is wrong with it. Teo is obviously a talented director and one would imagine being from Singapore, that it is rather difficult to get noticed or taken seriously by the Hollywood elite. Thus as a director, his films seem to suffer from low budgets and I also think that trying to do the writing as well is hindering him. Hopefully his newer productions where he just directs will fare somewhat better. I'll certainly be checking them out at some point.

Anyway, based on the comic of the same name by Everette Hartsoe, which was loosely based up on the short story Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm, The Curse of Sleeping Beauty is a stylish and atmospheric tale. At times the atmosphere is good with good build ups. Story starts off well but at other times it is very cliched. The audio is reasonable for this kind of production and the music is fantastic, with many medieval type scores littered throughout.

The sets and locations are also fantastic, especially the washed out dream sequences which have a haunting quality all of their own, in stark contrast to the rest of the film. Cinematography is also better than one would expect, yet some of the quick cuts let an otherwise good production down. I would say that the script if anything lets the film down the most with some of it not being the best stuff you will have ever heard. Overall I thought this was a pretty good film that I had no prior knowledge of nor expectations. Sometimes going into a film blind can be a good thing.

My major gripe would be with the middle of the film and the ending (which is very sudden and open ended). I'm not sure what Teo was after here, either an open-ended, decide for yourself angle or possibly wanting a sequel at some point. The only problem here is that neither really work well withing the framework of the movie. Half way through, the film almost starts to become a different beast to what has come before (which is fantastic) and ends as something completely different. If the intention was a decide for yourself scenario, it feels much too rushed.

If the ending was supposed to be a set finale intending a sequel, then any sequel (given how this one ends) would end up being a completely different film in both style and story and I feel this just would not work either. Regardless, I like weird films and films that are a bit different to the Hollywood norm and this did strike a chord with me. I found it an enjoyable watch even if it is a little weak in places with questionable acting at times.

The Sage's Rating: 7/10

‘The Curse of Sleeping Beauty’ is an Ambitious Overachiever, Even if Flawed (Review)

Most of us have at the very least, a rough idea of what Sleeping Beauty is all about. But, to bring anyone who’s managed to steer clear of one of history’s most famous folk tales, I’ll give you the ultra-truncated synopsis: Evil witch curses young princess, who in turn falls into a coma that cannot come to an end until being kissed by a prince, or, in some renditions just a studly guy. The evil witch fails, the hunk gets the girl and it’s no more naptime for the princess. That’s the quick gist of the story.

How faithful is Pearry Reginald Teo’s new spin, The Curse of Sleeping Beauty to its source material? Well, it certainly takes quite a few liberties with the story, which leads to a number of surprises, which are hit and miss. The rights that Teo takes upon himself to run with could be seen as damaging, or inventive. It’s really all about personal preference with this one. I like my Sleeping Beauty sleeping. That means, not talking. The motionless woman of this film pops up in Thomas’ (he’s our protagonist) dreams and what seem to be hallucinatory sequences. Because we hear so much from her, the extremely unique power the character typically wields is done away with, because that power was mystery, exclusively. Sleeping Beauty was always designed to be a wonderfully clandestine character; in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty our sleeping beauty is kind of a quirky goth girl with a bit too much to say and about a pound of makeup weighing her face down. Didn’t work so well for me.

But there are a few things happening in this story that I was able to enjoy. I like the modern setting. Aiming to craft a period piece would have presented an arsenal of new challenges and a budget that simply (and obviously) is not here to tamper with. So, in my opinion, the decision to modernize the story was sharp – a well-played maneuver.

I’m working hard to avoid spoiling this film for those who intend to look into it (the story, at times, differs radically from the original tale, which can be interpreted as a pro or a con), so forgive the redundant vagueness presented in this review. The truth is, while this is a low budget feature, it does deliver a handful of cool shots, with some practical special effects (not exclusively, but enough tangible gags to please those who prefer vintage, pre-CGI films) that deserve a nod of respect.

The setup for the film is also praise worthy. Thomas has been plagued by strange dreams of what could conceivably be an alternate existence of sorts, and in these dreams come visions of the titular young lady, lost to an unconscious state. There’s a hint of mystery here – why is Thomas seeing and dreaming these things, and better yet, why in the world would a relative he didn’t even know leave his sprawling estate to him in his will (which, to a degree is the catalyst for the conflict and the motor helping to propel the entire story forward)?

That’s a solid starting point, and Ethan Peck, who portrays our hero, Thomas, projects confusion and suspicion rather well. But he’s also got a slight edge and awareness about him that – on more than a single occasion – produces organic responses from the man. That no doubt aids in keeping the wheels finding traction, the story moving in the proper direction. And that direction is, in large part, deeper into this massive home that Thomas has inherited. Within these walls we’re privy to some compelling shots, nailed not only by Teo, but cinematographer, Christopher C. Pearson and editor, Damian Drago, as well. Between these three behind-the-scenes talents we’re fortunate enough to be treated to an intriguing narrative with a few likable characters and some intermittent fantastical shots.

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty could easily be labeled an overachiever. In advance of my viewing the film I prepared myself for a film no stronger than the forgettable SyFy originals we so often see, or the uninspired and abysmal copy-cat films churned out by Asylum. What I actually got was a picture with a pulse, anchored by strong performances and some surprisingly lavish visuals. Don’t write this one off without extending it the chance it deserves. The Curse of Sleeping Beauty doesn’t seem likely to wrangle a number of high profile awards, but The Curse of Sleeping Beauty has heart and a desire to be the greatest possible film it can be. That goes a long way for me, personally.

Passion, heart and hard work make for the backbone of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty, and whether you find it to be a gift from the celluloid Gods or a failure of immeasurable proportions, the feature deserves an open-minded, fair shake. And Pearry Reginald Teo, Christopher C. Pearson and Damian Drago have most certainly earned my respect. As a wildly obsessed, 30-plus year fan of the genre, I’ll happily applaud this crew, not for giving us a ground breaking film (that’s not the case), but for at least trying to give us a great picture that entertains on a solid and consistent basis.

Rating: 2.5/5

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The Curse Of Sleeping Beauty

The Curse Of Sleeping Beauty is an upcoming English movie. The movie is directed by Pearry Reginald Teo and will feature Ethan Peck, India Eisley and Natalie Hall as lead characters.

As the trailer progresses, the story unfolds, revealing that Sleeping Beauty is trapped in a cursed mansion. The trailer hints at the presence of supernatural entities, with glimpses of supernatural creatures and chilling glimpses of the mansion's dark history. The tone quickly shifts from curiosity to fear, as the protagonist discovers she must confront the evil forces in order to break the curse and free herself from her eternal slumber.

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The curse of sleeping beauty trailer

Throughout the trailer, snippets of dialogue and intense action sequences keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The curse of sleeping beauty trailer effectively captures the essence of a dark and twisted retelling of the classic fairy tale. It promises a thrilling and spine-chilling experience, appealing to fans of horror and fantasy genres. The casting choices for the film are impressive, with experienced actors portraying both the protagonist and the mysterious characters she encounters in her journey. The trailer showcases their talent and brings their characters to life in a way that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, the curse of sleeping beauty trailer is a captivating preview of a visually stunning and suspenseful film. It successfully lures the audience into the cursed world of Sleeping Beauty and leaves them eager to experience the full story on the big screen. With its haunting visuals, chilling score, and talented cast, this film promises to be a memorable and thrilling adaptation of a beloved fairy tale..

Reviews for "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Trailer: A Perfect Blend of Fantasy and Thrills"

1. John Doe - 1 star - I was really excited to see "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" when I saw the trailer, but it left me completely disappointed. The whole trailer was filled with cliché horror movie tropes that we've seen over and over again. The acting looked forced and the special effects were laughably bad. It felt like a cheap imitation of better horror movies. I won't be wasting my time watching this one.
2. Jane Smith - 2 stars - After watching the trailer for "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty," I have to say I was not impressed. The storyline seemed confusing and disjointed, and the editing made it hard to follow what was happening. Additionally, the trailer relied heavily on jump scares and loud sound effects, which in my opinion, is not a recipe for a good horror film. The trailer failed to elicit any genuine fear or intrigue, and it left me with no desire to see the movie.
3. David Thompson - 1 star - "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" trailer looked promising at first, but it quickly turned into a disaster. The pacing was inconsistent, with awkward cuts and poorly timed transitions that made it hard to engage with the story. The trailer also revealed too many plot points, giving away any potential surprises or twists that the movie might have had. Overall, I was left underwhelmed and uninterested in seeing the actual film.
4. Sarah Johnson - 2 stars - The trailer for "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" did not do justice to the concept. It seemed like a mishmash of different horror elements that didn't quite come together. The visuals were dark and gloomy, but they lacked the atmospheric tension that good horror movies need. The dialogue in the trailer felt forced and unnatural, which made it difficult to connect with the characters. I had higher hopes for this movie, but the trailer failed to convince me it was worth watching.
5. Michael Brown - 1 star - I have to say, the trailer for "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" was one of the most underwhelming trailers I've seen in a while. It felt uninspired and lacked any originality. The scares were cliché and predictable, and the acting seemed completely wooden. The trailer failed to sell me on the movie, and I have no intention of wasting my time and money on it.

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