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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

2019Movie1 h 51 minR

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic526.7Rotten Tomatoes54%57%

A tense, bleak drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The story behind America's most notorious serial killer.

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

Feels like

  • True Crime Biopic
  • Psychological Horror
  • Charismatic Villain Study
  • Denial and Deception
  • 1970s Period Drama
  • Uncomfortable Reality
  • Serial Killer Narrative
  • Female Perspective Focus
  • Slow-Burn Dread

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Joe Berlinger
Written by
Michael Werwie
Produced by
Joe Berlinger, Nicolas Chartier, Michael Costigan
Music by
Marco Beltrami, Dennis Smith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 2, 2019 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
May 2, 2019
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Offscreen Villainy, Time-Shifted Actor, Would Hurt a Child +9

  • Offscreen Villainy
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Sexual Karma
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Freakier Than Fiction
  • The Lost Lenore
  • A Fool for a Client
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Draco in Leather Pants
  • Shameful Strip

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?"

Questions about Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?

Netflix

In the United States, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile streams on Netflix. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (53).

Will I feel good after watching Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile use?

Offscreen VillainyTime-Shifted ActorWould Hurt a ChildSexual KarmaPragmatic AdaptationFreakier Than FictionThe Lost LenoreA Fool for a ClientDrowning My SorrowsManipulative BastardDraco in Leather PantsShameful Stripand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Offscreen Villainy, Time-Shifted Actor, and Would Hurt a Child.