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The Dark and the Wicked

Play trailer 1:58 Poster for The Dark and the Wicked Released Nov 6, 2020 1h 34m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Plagued by waking nightmares, two siblings suspect that something evil is taking over their family at an isolated farmhouse.
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The Dark and the Wicked delivers on its title with an unsettling horror story whose deep dread and bleak outlook further compound its effective jolts.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer Steady interlacing of generational resentment with supernatural menace-each feeding, zombie-like, off the other-gives The Dark and the Wicked a subtext that's almost strong enough to offset its largely generic scares. May 3, 2021 Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian There is possibly not a single scary moment here that will be new to horror fans, but Bertino directs with such technical flair that I yelped at most of them - and half-missed the others, eyes squeezed tight shut. Rated: 3/5 Feb 24, 2021 Full Review Becca James Chicago Reader The Dark and the Wicked is a relentless ride through the stages of grief and guilt. Feb 17, 2021 Full Review Ian Bunting Daily Record (UK) The atmosphere Bertino creates in his near-singular location-set movie is dripping with dread; he films most scenes in such naturally dull light that it makes the outside world seem much further than a pull of a curtain away. Sep 29, 2025 Full Review David Day Horror Movie Talk The imagery is disturbing. The scares are not always easy to feel coming, and there are a few scenes that made me distinctly uncomfortable. Rated: 8/10 Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Paul Lê Nightmare on Film Street What Bertino ultimately delivers is a time capsular movie with an enduring, if not routine, story. Rated: 8/10 Jul 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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David This was absolutely a hidden gem for horror movies. It had me on the edge of my seat the entire movie. I havent seen a great horror picture like this in a while. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/20 Full Review Paul A Evil, despair, shadow. Ugh. Scary film in a deeply wicked way. Not your run of the mill horror film. Wow impressive. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/20 Full Review Diego No point o the movie this is literally trash I’m sorry Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/20 Full Review Molly V Loved it! Creepy and very well done horror film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/20 Full Review Roddy G If you wanna get very angry watch this movie its not even scary its frustrating 😒🤬 Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/25 Full Review Louise V WOW A masterpiece in horror- absolutely had us on the edge of our seats with chills.... havent seen a good horror in a while, but let me tell you THIS WAS IT!! I cannot recommend this movie enough! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Plagued by waking nightmares, two siblings suspect that something evil is taking over their family at an isolated farmhouse.
Director
Bryan Bertino
Producer
Bryan Bertino, Adrienne Biddle, Sonny Mallhi, Kevin Matusow
Screenwriter
Bryan Bertino
Distributor
Shudder
Production Co
Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), Inwood Road Films, Unbroken Pictures, Shotgun Shack Pictures
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 6, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 6, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$157.0K
Runtime
1h 34m
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