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A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.
A teenage boy, struggling with his parents' separation, is sent to stay with his father for the summer and takes a job at a local marina. He soon becomes convinced that a malevolent witch living next door is controlling the minds of townspeople, beginning with his father. As he investigates, he uncovers a dark secret and must fight to save himself and his family from the ancient evil.
The Wretched received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere, effective scares, and unique take on witchcraft. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, the film was largely lauded for its originality and strong performances, particularly from its young lead.
Praised for its creepy atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Applauded for its fresh and engaging take on witch folklore.
Some noted minor pacing issues but overall found it a solid horror entry.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's success in building tension and delivering genuine scares. Many appreciated the movie's ability to keep them on the edge of their seats and found the central mystery compelling. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger, but the overall sentiment was positive.
The film was shot on location in a small lakeside town in Michigan, which helped to create the isolated and eerie atmosphere central to the story.
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I was stoked for The Wretched as it was one of the first mainstream movies released straight to VOD after a month of pandemic lockdown. It started great -- the usual horror-movie prologue was gripping and disturbing. The story was intriguin...
On a micro-level, 'The Wretched' gets the job done. The Pierce Brothers and their crew suck viewers in with pulpy wet sounds of flesh popping open or bones splintering. The simple pleasure of watching filmmakers take time to tease out their...
Well well well... I am not certain what to think of this film to be honest. Overall, yes, it is a horror film and a unique story. But I have a thing against what they call a “teenage horror film.” Somehow these films don’t do it for me. ...