Jakob's Wife
Jakob's Wife

Jakob's Wife

2021Movie98 minEnglish

After a chance encounter with "The Master", Anne discovers bite marks on her neck, a new sense of power, and an appetite to live bigger and bolder than ever.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users81%
Director: Travis StevensGenres: Horror, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Anne is approaching 40 and her marriage to the minister of a small town is losing its luster. After 30 years of marriage, Anne feels like she has been living in her husband's shadow. One day, Anne discovers a mysterious master and his seductive influence, which awakens a primal urge within her and gives her the strength and desire to live differently. This leads to a dramatic and violent transformation.

Critical Reception

Jakob's Wife garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences, with particular praise directed at Barbara Crampton's performance and the film's blend of horror, dark comedy, and character-driven drama. Reviewers often highlighted its unique take on the vampire genre and its exploration of themes like female empowerment and marital ennui.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and feminist undertones.
  • Appreciated for its unique twist on vampire lore.
  • Noted for its effective blend of horror and dark humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's engaging story, Barbara Crampton's compelling performance, and its successful mix of horror and dark humor, with many finding it a refreshing take on the vampire genre.

Fun Fact

The film marks the return of horror icon Barbara Crampton to a leading role in a feature film, playing a character that was specifically written with her in mind.

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rsanek

rsanek

I'm not a huge fan of this genre and this film didn't really change things for me. Overall, it felt like a series of individual scenes rather than a coherent story; I ended up skipping the last 20 minutes, but probably should have cut it of...