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The Curse

posted 9 years ago by voided-1
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Late in the film, you see Leo performing some sort of ritual with the deadly nightshade berries....blending it in to some sort of solution. I wasn't quite sure what this was all about. I assume it was supposed to be some sort of curse. Could anyone enlighten me on what Leo's purpose was, here?

Just forget you ever saw it. It's better that way.

[–] kaskait 9 years ago

He was in love with Marian and very jealous of Ted Burgess. He created that curse because he was at the height of a temper tantrum. I suppose the curse was to break them apart. When it really did happen with horrible tragedy, Leo felt that it was his fault.

[–] voided-1 9 years ago

I see. Thank you.

Just forget you ever saw it. It's better that way.