Wretch
Wretch

Wretch

2019Movie90 minEnglish

Under the tutelage of an eccentric hippie restaurateur and her messianic self-help guru, a young man sets out to master the occult magic of Enceladism in an effort to destroy the cancer that's killing his boyfriend.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Drew HallGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, finds herself trapped in a dilapidated house with a mysterious entity. As the lines between reality and nightmare blur, she must confront her inner demons and fight for survival against the malevolent force that seeks to consume her. The escalating terror forces her to uncover a dark secret connected to the house and her own fragmented memories.

Critical Reception

Wretch received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its slow pacing and derivative plot. While some appreciated the atmosphere and a few performances, the film was largely criticized for its lack of originality and underdeveloped scares. It struggled to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and some committed performances.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes.
  • Noted for its slow burn pacing which some found tedious.

Google audience: Audience reception for Wretch is largely absent from public review platforms. Limited available data suggests a generally unenthusiastic response, with viewers finding it forgettable or lacking in impactful horror elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real, reportedly haunted, abandoned house, which director Drew Hall claimed added to the authentic sense of dread during production.

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