Wrath
Wrath

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Wrath

2019
Movie
9 min
English

Wrath is a short horror-drama which weaves the story of Badhbh, the goddess of war & destruction from Irish mythology, throughout a haunting narrative to interrogate the idea of the loss of bodily autonomy women experience in the journey from girlhood to womanhood and exacts a bloody and cathartic revenge on the patriarchy for creating this phenomenon.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Director: John RhydderchGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip venture into a forbidden forest, only to find themselves hunted by an ancient, vengeful entity. As they fight for survival, long-buried secrets among the group begin to surface, further complicating their desperate escape.

Critical Reception

While "Wrath" attempts to blend supernatural horror with interpersonal drama, it received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. The film struggled with pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a predictable plot, failing to deliver the scares or suspense it aimed for.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its slow burn that never truly ignites into satisfying horror.

  • The film's attempts at character drama felt forced and detracted from the horror elements.

  • Lacked originality and relied heavily on genre tropes without adding anything new.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and ineffective scares, with many finding the plot predictable and the characters unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget in a remote forest location, with much of the cast and crew working on a volunteer basis.

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