Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides (2025) Movie Review

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Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides – Movie Review

First Reaction – Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides is a fun action movie with a sprinkling of horror.

Where to Watch

Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides will be released in the UK on VOD and DVD on 21st July.

Director: Lars Janssen

Writer: Lars Janssen (Screenplay)

Writer: J.M. Barrie (Characters)

Cast

  • Richard Rowden (The Snow)
  • Munraj Bhachu
  • Sean Cronin (Bogieville)
  • Destiny Viva
  • Cameron Ashplant

Storyline: Following a crushing loss at the hands of his arch-nemesis, Admiral Smee, the infamous Captain James Hook takes shelter in the coastal town of Eldritch Landing. There, he forges an unanticipated partnership with Silas Blackweather, a blacksmith bent on avenging his sister’s death.

Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Captain The Perilous Tides: The narrative unfolds as Captain James Hook (Rowden) suffers a devastating defeat at the hands of Admiral Smee (Cronin). In a desperate move, he amputates his own hand and seemingly abandons himself. Nevertheless, he manages to escape and encounters blacksmith Silas (Bhachu).

Silas bears a personal grudge against Smee, having been the one to take Silas’s sister’s life. Despite this animosity, they find themselves in an unconventional alliance to confront a mutual adversary. Leveraging their local knowledge, they start devising their retribution strategy. The question remains: will they manage to catch up with Smee before it’s too late?

Verdict on Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides

Recap

The film chronicles Captain James Hook as he plots retribution against Admiral Smee. In a surprising alliance, he teams up with Silas Blackweather and devise a scheme to eliminate the villainous admiral. Yet, they must maneuver through Eldritch Landing’s most treacherous areas to secure assistance.

Best Parts

In this upcoming tale, we delve into a fresh horror backstory for Captain Hook, offering an intriguing twist to his character for future adaptations. This could lead to him confronting familiar adversaries or even becoming the antagonist for main characters in the series. The setting is captivating, with a focus on the British conquest of strongholds worldwide. Additionally, the acting performances are engaging, adding humor and lightness to the less than completely serious narrative.

Worst Parts

In many instances, the shortcomings of this movie are linked to audience perceptions towards public domain horror films. Previously, major studios attempted an origin story for Captain Hook without achieving significant success. The question arises: Is there a substantial audience interested in a hero narrative centered around Captain Hook? Unfortunately, it doesn’t generate the level of intensity one might expect given the concept.

Final Thoughts – Captain Hook: The Cursed Tides is a fun action horror.

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2025-07-15 14:38