Wickedly Evil
Wickedly Evil

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Wickedly Evil

2023
Movie
97 min
English

A group of criminals lay low in the remote Irish countryside after pulling off an audacious robbery. As they plan their escape they quickly realise the robbery will be the last thing to go right for them.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Regina KingGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits her estranged grandmother's secluded estate, only to discover it harbors a dark family secret and a malevolent entity tied to ancient rituals. As strange occurrences escalate, she must uncover the truth about her lineage to survive the escalating terror and confront the evil that has been awakened.

Critical Reception

Wickedly Evil received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Keke Palmer's performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally more engaged by the film's scares and suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong directorial vision and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Keke Palmer's captivating performance anchors the film's horror elements.

  • While the narrative treads familiar ground, the execution delivers effective scares.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and frightening moments, particularly highlighting Keke Palmer's compelling portrayal of a woman battling supernatural forces. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Black Reel Awards for Keke Palmer. Received honorable mention for directing at the Fantasia International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The remote estate used for filming was reportedly chosen for its natural isolation, with the production team intentionally limiting cell service on set to enhance the cast's sense of being cut off from the outside world.

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