Theme: Cursed Objects

Cursed Objects are objects that exude some force of evil. Unlike Magical Artefacts, which can do both good and bad depending on the user, a cursed object will always cause harm to those who possesses it and usually those around them too. This can occur in terms of accidents, bringing bad luck, the object possessing people or exuding an all-round malevolence.

The cause of a cursed object may not be known. It can be a talisman or a religious or cultural artefact, an unearthed archaeological object, some antique, some item that belonged to a notorious killer, or an innocent-seeming item taken from the site of a great atrocity.

There are a number of films dealing with evil and/or possessed vehicles – see Fantastical Vehicles – and others about possessed dolls – see Dolls. Types of cursed objects can range from items of clothing, paintings, amulets, treasure, mirrors, items of jewellery, even videotapes and items of furniture.