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The Cursed

The Cursed (formally titled Eight for Silver) is a morality tale of sorts.  Writer/director Sean Ellis (Metro Manila) tells a disturbing story about how shameful decisions made by an older generation can haunt the next of kin.

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Metro Manila

By: Addison Wylie Metro Manila took me on quite the emotional rollercoaster.  At first, I was skeptical.  By the end, I was clutching the edge of my seat and anticipating filmmaker Sean Ellis’ next move. Let’s start at the beginning.  Those initial weary sensations were drawn from how Ellis envisioned impoverished areas of the Philippines.  Without a moment’s notice, the filmmaker hurls us into the damp streets alongside the Ramirez family.  Times are tougher than…