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The Wretched

2019Movie1 h 35 minNR

HorrorMystery
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic615.9Rotten Tomatoes74%46%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

What is forgotten will never be found.

A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Teenage Protagonist
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Summer Setting
  • Family Conflict
  • Witchcraft
  • Small Town Mystery
  • Visceral Effects

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
Written by
Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
Produced by
Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce, Ed Polgardy
Music by
Devin Burrows

Everyone

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Facts

December 15, 2019 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
December 15, 2019
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$66,000
Box office
$4 million
Available in
58 countries

Tropes

O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Child Eater, Body Horror +9

  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Child Eater
  • Body Horror
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Dying as Yourself
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia
  • Death of a Child
  • I'm a Humanitarian
  • Walking Wasteland
  • Blinding Camera Flash
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • The End... Or Is It?

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wretched?"

Questions about The Wretched

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wretched?

NetflixHuluPhiloAMC+KanopyShudderSundance Now

In the United States, The Wretched streams on Netflix, Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Wretched worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (68 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will The Wretched scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is The Wretched plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Wretched use?

O.O.C. Is Serious BusinessChild EaterBody HorrorFailed a Spot CheckDying as YourselfLaser-Guided AmnesiaDeath of a ChildI'm a HumanitarianWalking WastelandBlinding Camera FlashInterrupted IntimacyThe End... Or Is It?and 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Child Eater, and Body Horror.