Rent Curse Of The Forty Niner for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

Thousands of movies and TV series to watch instantly
NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for Britain’s largest range of DVDs, Blu-rays & Games

Curse Of The Forty Niner Reviews

2003

40
from 271 members

Be careful what you wish for. Six money-hungry teen-somethings are off on a quest to find the lost gold in the haunted hills of Suttersville known back in the days of the gold rush for their wealth in gold, but they may just be getting more than they bargained for. Legend has it that the late gold miner Jeremiah Stone (Vernon .. Read more

Starring	Karen Black, John Philip Law, Richard Lynch, Vernon Wells
Director	John Carl Buechler
Genres	Horror

Sign up Curse Of The Forty Niner DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Most helpful member's review of Curse Of The Forty Niner
View all members' reviews (8)
- - 8
  - 3
  Dont mess with the maniac miner!
  
  Just have to write a short review of this absolute gem of a title. I rented it as i have an interest in americana and horror is my favorite genre. I was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 148698
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - darren beadsley
  - high green, sheffield
  - 08 Sep 2005 at 13:34
Most recent members' reviews of Curse Of The Forty Niner
View all members' reviews (8)
- - 0
  - 0
  CURSE OF THE 49ER
  
  Poor plot, bad acting, sloppy visual effects- this film has it all. I was impressed by the total lack of substance or suspense in this film. I'd rather ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 228878
- - Robert Wood
  - Huddersfield, England
  - 05 Apr 2006 at 12:40
- - 0
  - 1
  OK BUT NOT THAT GOOD
  
  not rent again. NOT THAT GOOD
  
  Report this review
- 183937
- - a customer
  - ENGLAND
  - 12 Dec 2005 at 13:03
- - 8
  - 3
  Dont mess with the maniac miner!
  
  Just have to write a short review of this absolute gem of a title. I rented it as i have an interest in americana and horror is my favorite genre. I was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 148698
- - darren beadsley
  - high green, sheffield
  - 08 Sep 2005 at 13:34
- - 0
  - 1
  Theres gold in them thar hills......
  
  .........and it's fools gold if you rent this atrocious film.Bad,badness,more badness,then rubbish.On the plus side its only 78 minutes long.The downside is... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 145854
- - Piers Edminson
  - Nottingham
  - 30 Aug 2005 at 20:16
- - 0
  - 0
  Oh Dear Oh Dear
  
  On the whole awful. It was so awful, in parts very funny. Some great camp moments. As a gay man, seeing the blond very fem actor trying to play a straight butch... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 124186
- - a customer
  - Holland Park London
  - 16 Jul 2005 at 02:04
- - 0
  - 0
  Curse of the one liner
  
  Forgive me, this is great if you compare it to 'SLASH' but don't because it's nearly as bad, it just didn't work from the off....god ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 18969
- - THE SURVEYOR
  - Bucks
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 19:22
- - 0
  - 1
  Like Andrew said....
  
  Wooden characters, terrible acting, predictable cliched script, special effects you're more likely to laugh at than get shocked by.
  
  Avoid.
  
  Report this review
- 13793
- - Colin
  - Glasgow
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 15:21
- - 4
  - 2
  Oh my GOD!
  
  I didnt think they still made movies this bad!
  
  Acting is appaling, editing is hit and miss and special effects are feeble.
  
  Is it just me ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 8910
- - Andrew Cavell
  - lymington
  - 05 Jul 2004 at 15:33
View all members' reviews (8)

- - 8
  - 3
  Dont mess with the maniac miner!
  
  Just have to write a short review of this absolute gem of a title. I rented it as i have an interest in americana and horror is my favorite genre. I was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 148698
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - darren beadsley
  - high green, sheffield
  - 08 Sep 2005 at 13:34
- - 4
  - 2
  Oh my GOD!
  
  I didnt think they still made movies this bad!
  
  Acting is appaling, editing is hit and miss and special effects are feeble.
  
  Is it just me ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 8910
- - Andrew Cavell
  - lymington
  - 05 Jul 2004 at 15:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Curse of the one liner
  
  Forgive me, this is great if you compare it to 'SLASH' but don't because it's nearly as bad, it just didn't work from the off....god ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 18969
- - THE SURVEYOR
  - Bucks
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 19:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Oh Dear Oh Dear
  
  On the whole awful. It was so awful, in parts very funny. Some great camp moments. As a gay man, seeing the blond very fem actor trying to play a straight butch... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 124186
- - a customer
  - Holland Park London
  - 16 Jul 2005 at 02:04
- - 0
  - 0
  CURSE OF THE 49ER
  
  Poor plot, bad acting, sloppy visual effects- this film has it all. I was impressed by the total lack of substance or suspense in this film. I'd rather ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 228878
- - Robert Wood
  - Huddersfield, England
  - 05 Apr 2006 at 12:40
- - 0
  - 1
  Like Andrew said....
  
  Wooden characters, terrible acting, predictable cliched script, special effects you're more likely to laugh at than get shocked by.
  
  Avoid.
  
  Report this review
- 13793
- - Colin
  - Glasgow
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 15:21
- - 0
  - 1
  Theres gold in them thar hills......
  
  .........and it's fools gold if you rent this atrocious film.Bad,badness,more badness,then rubbish.On the plus side its only 78 minutes long.The downside is... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 145854
- - Piers Edminson
  - Nottingham
  - 30 Aug 2005 at 20:16
- - 0
  - 1
  OK BUT NOT THAT GOOD
  
  not rent again. NOT THAT GOOD
  
  Report this review
- 183937
- - a customer
  - ENGLAND
  - 12 Dec 2005 at 13:03

< Prev
1
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Curse Of The Forty Niner
  
  Be careful what you wish for. Six money-hungry teen-somethings are off on a quest to find the lost gold in the haunted hills of Suttersville known back in the days of the gold rush for their wealth in gold, but they may just be getting more than they bargained for. Legend has it that the late gold ...