The Wretched

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$ 4 Million
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Positive Reviews 66
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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4.5
But their movie doesnt rely on them, instead working more in suspense than abject terror. Keith & the Movies
1.9
The Wretched doesnt work as either comfort food or gross out entertainment. Rogerebert
3.0
And Curda offers some bright, spunky moments as the funny Mallory. Common Sense Media
3.5
The Wretched doesnt reinvent the rules, but it has a timeliness to it thats hard to shake. Indie Wire
1.5
The Wretched doesnt bear close scrutiny plot wise, but it moves at such a brisk pace, incredulity doesnt really have time to settle in. Variety
3.0
The film isnt the smartest or most sophisticated example of the genre, but its not trying to be. The Guardian
2.5
The filmmakers dont examine the psychological terror, the bitterness, and lust that gave rise to many of the works they cherish.
4.5
But theres enough solid internal logic mixed in with the murky ambiguities to keep The Wretched far more compelling than its generic title might sugge .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
This monster in the woods is a classic slithering, supurating, long clawed, sharp fanged, bone grinder of a monster.
1.5
Though indebted to films like Tom Hollands terrific Fright Night... The Wretched adds a twist or two of its own. The New York Times
4.0
The Pierce brothers prevailing tone is haunted house ride: Even at its most gruesome, The Wretched stays light on its toes. Paste Magazine
3.5
The idea of dripping darkness lurking underneath a small summer destination town. IGN
1.5
An utterly generic affair in which practically every single scene contains elements that could be traced back to an earlier film that utilized it in a .. E Film Critic
4.0
At just over an hour and a half, The Wretched doesnt presume our patience. E Film Critic
4.5
Equally indebted to Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and a mishmash of 80s horror films only the directors themselves could comprehensively name che ..
1.5
The script is more intelligent than most of its ilk, the plot twists come as genuinely sneaky surprises, the two lead characters are deftly written an .. JoBlo
3.5
An epilogue inevitably closes with a portentous final suggestion, but that doesnt seriously mar the overall effect of a solid chiller. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Never more than a horror thriller you dont mind, rather than one worth tracking down. Rogers Movie Nation
1.9
This transparent attempt to raise the stakes at the last moment doesnt work, though, because, like so much of The Wretched, its showy but hollow. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Of course, Liam doesnt believe his son, more upset about Bens resentment of Liams new girlfriend Sara (Azie Tesfai).
4.5
Theres a good balance of firmness and entertaining. Creepy thrills and atmospheric chills, for a pretty modest horror film I thought it did the job pr .. You Tube
4.5
The cinematography is pretty while working well for the horror when it happens and it doesnt shy away from it. Cinema Crazed
4.0
Successfully drawing on both ancient evils and modern teen angst, The Wretched is a neat, entertaining horror whose makers clearly know how to utilise .. Flim List
4.5
As a main conceit, theres nothing particularly revelatory about the concepts of Drowning and yet its a universal truth, even if this specific characte .. Film Inquiry
4.5
This is a sneaky little film and one you will need to watch closely from the outset to catch everything thats going on. Eye For Film
1.5
For the most part, this is a comfortably ordinary horror with some neat scares but, in its conclusion, it finds impressive darkness that makes it a pa .. Flickering Myth
3.0
For every cheesy family dinner argument, theres an adversely sweet candy apology between Ben and Mallory. Flickering Myth
2.0
If that wasnt enough, theres also a major twist that would probably be more effective if it actually made sense. Flickering Myth
3.5
A mini me of It with nice little touches and some big scares, although it does occasionally miss the mark. Boston Herald
2.0
Imagining your loved ones not missing you one bit if you go missing might be the only thing worse than imagining their pain of losing you. Birth Movies Death
3.8
Its a fun flick, and even if it didnt leave a lasting impression that doesnt mean I was any less entertained. Movie Freak
3.8
The Wretched might not give enough focus to its unique and refreshing entity, but thanks to a tension filled atmosphere and some terrifying visuals th ..
1.5
The Wretched doesnt bear close scrutiny plot wise, but it moves at such a brisk pace, incredulity doesnt really have time to settle in. Variety
1.5
If Hitchcock dials S for suspense, the Pierce Brothers dial S for serviceable. Firstpost
3.2
And this raison detre puts the Pierces B picture a notch above your average horror flick. The Play List
1.5
Not everything needs an answer, obviously, but theres history here were just not getting. Film School Rejects
3.5
And, of course, theres the best recent example, Robert Eggers divisive, subversive The Witch (2015). Film Ink
4.0
The valiant effort to rationalize it kinda works, as long as the viewer doesnt think about it. Ner Dist
2.0
Look, its fine, even if proving as forgettable as its evil entitys victimstheres not a lot to roundly criticise in this low budget effort, just as the .. Flicks
3.5
So, while The Wretched isnt going to enter into the pantheon of this unexpected golden age of decent, smart horrors we are living through its no Babad .. Stuff
3.0
It is hard to think of a recent horror movie that was as shocking yet as routine as The Wretched. Matts Movie Reviews
1.5
The idea of dripping darkness lurking underneath a small summer destination town. Ign
3.2
I cant say I loved it, but it had many fun silly moments of horror and did a splendid job to get in its scares through its character study rather than .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
This film is filled with fantastic practical effects thanks to Erik Porn, makeup effects supervisor. One Room With A View
2.0
Porumboiu doesnt shy away from the set ups inherent movie like nature here. Scots Man
3.2
If this really was some lost relic of the VHS era, itd pass the blind rental test: There is a witch, and shes as creepy as the box art would surely pr .. Film Avclub
0.5
Ben stabs it, shoots it, burns it, and throws a load of garbage on the deck of its boat. ( reason
4.5
For now, however, soak up the devilishly entertaining excursion that is The Wretched. Fresh Fiction
2.5
The film doesnt really bother to dig much into the characters lives beyond the scope of this story, although the hesitant relationship between Ben and .. Third Coast Review
2.0
A highly derivative narrative seems even more deadened thanks to their switch to a teenage boys perspective, but some impressive visuals are sometimes .. Ion Cinema
3.0
Sporting a strong blend of digital visuals and old fashioned analogue effects, The Wretched chimes in as an enjoyably unsettling, playfully spooky var .. Tiny Url
2.5
It has an awfully good twist at the end, but thats barely worth the first half slog. Ap News
3.8
The brothers screenplay doesnt lionize him or make him smack worthy. Hollywood Into To
4.5
Doesnt reinvent any wheels, but theres no need for startling originality here. Thril List
2.5
The Wretched feels like a melding of two films: one Ive seen ad infinitum, and another that begs empathy and intrigue. Cambridge Day
2.2
This doesnt bode well for her son Dillion (Blane Cockerel) as hes next up on the chopping block. The Only Critic
3.5
Of course, its the creature thats the biggest draw in this fun horror movie, and the witch is worth the price of admission alone. Bloody Disgusting
1.5
The summer suburbia angle feels contrived in its schematic design, confusing its nostalgic pastiche for a sense of personality. Battle Royale With Cheese
2.8
More successful as a calling card for a mainstream horror directing assignment than as an original creation. Crooked Marquee
4.5
Dombasles bonkers concoction of self conscious kitsch gloriously sends up navel gazing prestige filmmaking both in its output and its creation. Crooked Marquee
1.5
The fact that she doesnt have a name, or an origin, somehow makes it even scarier. The Spool
4.5
Filmmaker Cesar Diaz crafts a compassionate script that encourages healing and moving forward. Kpbs
3.5
Slick and polished, with enough gore and excellent creature effects to satiate horror fans, much of The Wretched is solid if standard genre fare.
3.8
An insanely fun, horror summer movie. Yeah, its also pretty scary..
3.8
The Wretched is a no frills horror movie, but the Pierce Brothers solid technique will leave horror fans eager to see what they do next. Movie Cricket
3.0
Basically, theres too much here that youve seen before and may not need to see again. Maddwolf
4.5
The Wretched is a wicked and suspenseful thrill until the very enda film that will make you weary of every dark corner in anticipation of the long, cl .. Daily Dead
3.5
Although the middle gets a bit bogged down by the teenage boy sneaks off to a party bit, it doesnt last too long. Mama's Geeky
3.3
An ultimately surprising and engaging take on this popular sub genre of cult horror, The Wretched is anything but. The Hollywood Outsider
3.0
Herein lies the ultimate disappointment with The Wretched, which is that it borrows liberally from monster movies that came before it yet it doesnt ev .. ComicBook.com
4.4
A fun throwback to 80s horror films with plenty of thrills and chills reminiscent of Fright Night. Victoria Advocate
0.5
Its a pretty simple premise thats made more fun by the unique elements Dennis introduces. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
Where the Pierce brothers first feature DeadHeads (2011) refreshingly revived stale zombie tropes as unconventional buddy comedy, The Wretched offers .. Projected Figures
1.5
However, Im of the opinion that if a twist is good enough and believable enough, it really doesnt need to be explained.
3.5
It weaves this strange and solemn narrative among lovely cinematography and A+ gore. Enjoy ... if you dare. Time Of India
0.5
The Wretched (written and directed by brothers Brett Pierce and Drew Pierce) devolves into an incoherent mess in the last 20 minutes of the film, ther ..
2.5
On the bright side, a thoroughly accessible film for mature teens. Its Just Movies
2.8
However, the prosaic coming of age elements are not especially compelling, and the overabundance of teen movie clichs too often feels like trite short ..
3.0
Aside from a few slips and missteps (sometimes its a little too corny, with an occasionally overwrought score), overall The Wretched is well paced and .. Exclaim!
1.5
Make no mistake, The Wretched is a strikingly polished feature debut thats a thoroughly fun way to kill an hour and a half. Awfj
1.5
In her pure form shes dark with piercing eyes, a torn zombie like face and long fingers. Screen Queens
3.5
Expect a movie retrospective thats not uncommon for the citys longest running movie theater. Times Herald
3.3
Although it stumbles a bit at the end, theres still a lot to like about this gory thriller. Film Pulse
1.5
Though The Wretched certainly isnt reinventing the wheel, nor ultimately navigating new territory, the smattering of narrative surprises and the genui .. This is Film
4.5
A chilling, suspenseful tale which benefits from its investment in its human elements. Backseat Mafia
2.0
Even though it doesnt add anything groundbreaking to the age old tale of witches and their unsavoury taste for the blood of young children, it does ha ..
3.0
The brothers are more skilled behind the camera; in pacing and tone, The Wretched is effective, with a compelling air of mystery. Box Office Prophets
3.5
A solid blend of just enough story, paired with unsettling frights, keeps the hooks in. Next Best Picture
4.5
It may have you longing for warm summer nights outside, while appreciating the comfort and safety of your current shelter. Mulling Movies
4.5
The strong screenplay is rich in character development. The audience is following Ben, the fellow holding their flashlight, and because hes relatable, .. Niagara Gazette
4.0
The Wretched is an efficiently paced, smartly directed teen horror that delivers a creepy cocktail of suspense, chills and scary visuals. Vod Zilla
2.0
Extraction might bring the dumb fun for an easy watch, but unfortunately, with its scarce character work and bare bones script, theres nothing there t .. Strange Harbors
1.5
It has a strong concept with intriguing mythology backed by unnerving visuals. Jordy Reviews It
4.0
The plot doesnt wrap or run as smoothly as its Rear Window counterpart, Fright Night vampires are perfect for sleuthy teens as they require a full 12 .. Nightmare on Film Street
3.5
The Pierce Brothers brothers have crafted a fantastic horror film. Keep an eye on this one, folks. Gayly Dreadful
4.0
And then theres the stinger involving Mallory, who youre right is singlehandedly the best, more refreshing character in the film, but has somehow beco .. Queer.Horror.Movies.
4.5
And a classic tale of you kids have the darnedest imaginations begins. The Movie Isle
3.5
You really cant complain about gleeful amounts of gore and creepy kills. HorrorBuzz
4.5
Ultimately, however, The Wretched is a dark and downright spooky fairy tale that balances fun and scary with precision.
4.5
Even so, an ambitious horror movie with a roster of great performances and a keen eye for craft is not something that a horror hound like myself can r ..
4.5
Despite a misstep here and there, this is one of the more entertainingly straightforward horror pictures in a while. Less Hat, Moorhead
4.5
It becomes an intriguing mix of gory horror and psychological thriller. Deadscreen
4.5
The atmosphere is eerie and theres a nice twist I did not see coming.



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