The Cure have been one of the most influential bands of latter half of the 20th Century, emerging in the 1970s as punk music was beginning to wane. Their sound, heavily laden with synthesizers and layers of guitar, was a harbinger of goth music, as was the groups macabre appearance, but by the time that genre fully emerged, The Cure were firmly established in the mainstream, making the charts in both Great Britain and the US. Exploring the impact of The Cure, this documentary traces their rise to success and examines how they have maintained their level of relevance and popularity into the 21st Century. Incorporating previously unseen, candid footage of the band into revealing interviews with close friends, musicians, journalists, and others who worked closely with The Cure throughout their career, OUT OF THE WOODS brings both a personal and critical depth to our understanding of The Cure and their music.

release year: 2004

star(s): The Cure