47 Hours | A Tale of Death Curses and Demonic Witchcraft

Inside a realm of death curses and demonic witchcraft, “47 Hours,” movie is directed by the talented Patrick Johnson. Rose and Cadence, two teenagers, fall victim to a dark world with an internet game fueled by malevolent forces.

In this mediocre but enjoyable horror film, “47 Hours,” a sinister game takes center stage. It features a demon with the sole purpose of granting you a narrow time frame to complete a deadly task. Drawing inspiration from popular CreepyPasta stories and classic horror franchises like Final Destination “47 Hours” successfully weaves a suspenseful narrative into one of my favorite subgenres, death curses.

The curse at the heart of this chilling story is known as “The Spider’s Kiss.” The teens get generic with an eerie ritual involving the burning of candles and the spilling of blood. As with other curses in similar tales, a short incantation is uttered. 47 Hours is modernised with the teens passing a phone from one player to another. They beseech the demon to select a target, capturing their image in a photograph that seals their fate to an allotted time frame.

Death Curse Movies

Rose and Cadence are two close friends who find themselves in need of some excitement in their lives. The film introduces us to Cadence in the opening scene where she recklessly texts while driving. Cadence is played by the talented Allie Marie Evans. Her flawed decisions in the story aren’t that fun to watch but I did discover I was eagerly awaiting her confrontation with the demon. It couldn’t come for Cadence soon enough. Joined by Rose, played by Annie Hamilton, these two characters form a watchable duo that navigates the treacherous game they find themselves entangled in.

The Spiders Kiss Curse

From the fires of hell

We dare you to come

Through darkness and blood

If you’re real, pick one.

The Spiders Kills Curse

“47 Hours” delivers a worthy low-key experience. As Rose and Cadence take turns as participants in this deadly game, the story takes a creepy turn. After summoning a demon, Rose delves into the consequences and uncovers the fates of past players. All who met their demise after getting involved in the game. The more she uncovers, the more her fear intensifies. Initially placated by Cadence, Rose eventually becomes convinced that they have unintentionally entered a competition where the loser pays with their life.

47 Hours Movie Trailer – “There’s An App For That”

The movie “47 Hours to Live” impresses with its commendable performances, considering the presumably limited budget. One notable aspect is the presence of compelling backstories for several key characters, adding depth to the overall narrative. Although I had reservations about the character of Cadence, her story arc aligned well with the premise. The filmmakers dedicated effort to various aspects of the film, distinguishing it from similar low-budget productions that failed to achieve the same level of quality. However, it is worth noting that some reviewers have rightly criticized the pacing as being disjointed. Certain segments of the movie felt stagnant and didn’t contribute significantly to the development of the storyline.

The Movie Trailer for 47 Hours

If you would like to watch almost every single action scene in the movie, check out the trailer. Otherwise, just watch the movie on AppleTV in the USA. Released in October 2019, by MS Film Group and 4Digital Media. 47 Hours to Live cast includes Ashely Amos, Abel Becerra, Jim Blumetti, Belle Chang, Sydney Cope, Erica Culbertson, Alexandria DeBerry, Allie Marie Evans, and, Annie Hamilton. Written by: Natalie Dickinson, Patrick Johnson, Scott J. Jones, Robert Swystun.

Is 47 Hours to Live a Good Movie?

Overall I liked “47 Hours to Live” and I don’t think I could ever get sick of the death curse theme. I loved that the universe created included the idea that the story could continue in other ways. At the end of the 47 Hours to Live movie, there is the discovery of other people who were trapped in a continuous demon-passing loop. This is not a new idea but was super cool anyway. Rose and Cadence are then left to track down both the person who put The Spiders Kiss curse onto a website and other players who’ve been trading curses for a lot longer.

The cinematography worked for the most part, but there were obvious glitches in some areas with too much light to create the desired scare factor. Most of the practical special effects are decent however some of the graphics were a little unnecessary and came out looking a little cheap.

47 Hours aka Two Days aka 47 Hours to Live is rated

3 out of 5

Is 47 Hours A Real Game?

Unlike the title with a similar ethos “Countdown“, the movie that featured a real app predicting your remaining lifespan, 47 Hours doesn’t apply any gimmicks. There is no actual game based on its premise.

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Listen To The Film Flamers Podcast

Additionally, The Film Flamers is a podcast in the niche of horror. They can be found at Film Flamers.com. I always like to do a little research when I review movies. I found this additional tidbit in my search. Consequently, these guys were the first to review the movie, 47 Hours, and awarded it 3 stars. The director phoned them to express his thoughts on some of the negatives that were pointed out during their review. Straight up, he called them 3-times. What follows is a rather poignant diatribe from one of the hosts which I really thought was both funny and spot on. So much so, that I became a follower on all their platforms and sent them a quick message telling them how great they are. Check out the episode below which features voicemails from director Patrick Johnson.