Mother of Movies believes in fate. I believe in signs that make it seem as if life is headed in the right direction. When the planets align, everything seems perfect. It’s hard to see the end of something that has been ending all along. “Bad Cupid” (renamed Prick’d which is a terrible title.) It is the perfect independent antidote for when love’s bow and arrow misses.
Bad Cupid (aka Prick’d in the UK) is a film anyone should watch if love has mistreated you. This pro-love movie will make you feel better, I promise. In a similar fashion to movies like Bad Santa and Bad Grandpa, Bad Cupid takes the ideal of the traditional loved-up fairy and twists it on its head. This cupid, Archie, is nothing at all like the Cupid we usually think of.
Instead of wings and neat hair flittering around firing arrows of love into unsuspecting new lovers, this guy simply intervenes. He is the quintessential, Bad Cupid.
There is Twisted Love in the Prick’d Movie
It’s Archie’s mission to ensure “love always wins,” and he is not afraid to use violence to get his way. We are introduced to our Cupid, Archie as he wanders into a proposal on the top of a bridge. While very romantic for some, this Bad Cupid knows who should and should not claim their happy-ever-after. He pulls something similar to that of the series Lucifer.
A wise and knowing Cupid, he points out all the reasons they are not destined for their happily ever after. Archie then unceremoniously takes his trusty bat and hits the ring into the river. Archie is played by a homeless-looking John Rhys-Davis. On a mission to reunite Denise and Dave, he kidnaps her fiance and stuffs him into the boot of his car.
Enter Dave. Dave is seen at the beginning of the movie being dumped by the love of his life. What’s more, his dumping is spontaneous and seemingly out of nowhere. Denise decides to end their relationship while walking home from a less-than-riveting romantic dinner. Dave is heartbroken. He spends the next year pining for what he thinks is the one that got away.
Don’t Settle for Your Average Rom Com
The story for Bad Cupid unfolds with fluidity. Then it delivers witty anecdotes that illustrate why wallowing after lost love is rarely advantageous. It’s an uplifting choice for those seeking a refreshing alternative to the typical, forgettable romantic comedy. The plot is filled with captivating twists that keep the audience engaged. The performances shine brilliantly, standing out even among other indie films. Archie employs violence and rudeness to achieve his goals, yet the film’s underlying message is surprisingly pro-love.
Stream the Bad Cupid Movie From February 12th, 2021
Mother of Movies watched this twice. The film’s dark side was the best thing about it. There was a need to see the good guys get beaten up simply for winning the girl it made me feel better about the way the world works.
Bad Cupid movie is rated
3.5 “Don’t confuse pain with misery” out of 5
Romantic movies about twisted love:
- Fatal Attraction and other movies like it
- 7 of the Best Romantic Movies on Netflix
- The Fare, a time loop romantic movie
- With Love and a Major Organ
The Bad Cupid Film Trailer
- The Prick’d movie cast includes John Rhys-Davies, Shane Nepveu, Briana Marin, Claybourne Elder, Christine Turturro, and Amelia Sorenson.
- Written and directed by Diane Cossa & Neal Howard
- Bad Cupid releases direct-to-VOD starting on February 12th, 2021
- Production Co: Luv Hurtz LCC and W² Media
