Wendell & Wild
Wendell & Wild

Movie spotlight

Wendell & Wild

2022
Movie
105 min
English

Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic70
Google Users86%
Director: Henry SelickGenres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

A thrilling, stop-motion animated horror comedy, Wendell & Wild tells the story of two scheming demons, Wendell and Wild, who must face their arch-nemesis, Sister Helly, a nun who is their jailer in the Catholic school system. They enlist the help of troubled teen Kat Elliot to bring them to the land of the living, where they can build a theme park of sin. Kat, burdened by guilt and a mysterious past, agrees to help them in exchange for their expertise in bringing her parents back from the dead.

Critical Reception

Wendell & Wild received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique animation style, dark humor, and compelling themes. While some found the plot slightly convoluted, the overall consensus was that it was a visually stunning and inventive addition to the stop-motion genre, offering a refreshing take on demonic possession and adolescent angst.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive stop-motion animation and imaginative world-building.

  • Appreciated for its dark humor and blend of horror and comedy.

  • Felt by some to be thematically ambitious but occasionally meandering in its narrative.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Wendell & Wild, frequently highlighting its creative and visually striking animation. Many found the story engaging and the characters memorable, appreciating the film's unique blend of spooky and funny elements. Some viewers mentioned that while the plot had its complex moments, the overall experience was highly entertaining and visually captivating.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The film reunites director Henry Selick with his stars from 'Key & Peele', Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, who voice the titular demons.

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Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition/ "Wendell & Wild tells a simple yet beautiful story about the grieving process and how people who have gone through it have as much or mo...

FinixFighter

FinixFighter

I'm a huge fan of stop-motion animation and of Henry Selick, but this film has been quite disappointing. It is nothing compared to 'Nightmare bedore Christmas' and 'Coraline'. Animation is great, even though I would have preferred some m...