Death Curse of Tartu
A group of student archaeologists venture into the Florida Everglades to look for fossils, but come across an area cursed by a Native American witch doctor.
Why it matters
A low-budget cult relic that mashes up swamp horror and folk curses with a distinctly 60s regional grindhouse vibe.
- Early example of Florida’s hidden horror scene, predating the state’s later gator and swamp terror boom.
- Uneven acting and budget constraints can trip up immersion, but the moody Everglades setting delivers genuine atmosphere.
- Fans of folk horror and occult curses will appreciate the Native American witch doctor angle, rare for its era.
- A curious artifact for viewers who love digging into the genre’s murkier micro-budget corners and regional oddities.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Revenge
