'The Curse' embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma Stone and comedian Nathan Fielder.

Attached to the ostensibly straightforward celebratory post was a photo of the Rotten Tomatoes score for “The Curse” — an impressive 94% endorsement from critics who watched, next to a comparatively atrocious audience score of 35%.

That's a feat the trio seems to relish.

“I want to know what it is that we actually did,” Safdie laughed, trying to pinpoint why exactly their series was so polarizing ahead of the Los Angeles premiere for its finale, which airs Friday on Showtime.