Wednesday
Wednesday

Wednesday

2019Movie14 minEnglish

Recently homeless and living in a car with her mother, a teenage girl commits a reckless act, desperate to rescue a vestige of their former life. Starring Mychala Lee and Chene Lawson. Directed by Daniel Willis; written by Jessica D. Shields.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users93%
Director: Tim BurtonGenres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Wednesday Addams is a student at Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts. While trying to master her emerging psychic ability, she attempts to thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents.

Critical Reception

Wednesday was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Jenna Ortega's performance, the visual style, and the dark humor. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, but overall, the series was a massive commercial success and became a popular Netflix show.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jenna Ortega's captivating performance as the titular character.
  • Lauded for its gothic aesthetic and dark, witty humor.
  • Some found the mystery plot predictable, but the character development was a highlight.

Google audience: Audiences loved the series' dark humor, impressive visual style, and Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams. Many found the show to be a refreshing take on the beloved character and were eager for future seasons.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Jenna Ortega received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series.

Fun Fact

The iconic dance scene performed by Jenna Ortega in episode four was choreographed by Ortega herself, who drew inspiration from archival footage of goths in the 1980s and from Fright Night (1985).

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