On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.
On an isolated farm, a woman named Louise receives a distress call from her ailing father. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her father is suffering from a mysterious ailment, and her mother has died by suicide. As Louise attempts to care for her father and uncover the truth behind his condition, she and her brother Michael become trapped in a terrifying supernatural battle against a malevolent entity that preys on their deepest fears and spiritual vulnerabilities.
The Dark and the Wicked received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere, scares, and performances. Many highlighted its effective use of dread and its commitment to classic horror tropes, though some found the plot somewhat familiar. Audiences also responded well to its intense and unsettling nature.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's terrifying atmosphere and effective jump scares. Many found the movie to be a genuinely frightening horror experience, praising its dark tone and suspenseful storytelling. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit slow in parts but ultimately found the payoff to be satisfying.
Director Bryan Bertino is also known for writing and directing the acclaimed found-footage horror film 'The Strangers' (2008).
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