The Dark and the Wicked
The Dark and the Wicked is a 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino.
The Dark and the Wicked is a 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino. It stars Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., and Xander Berkeley, and follows two siblings who return to their Texas family farm and encounter a demonic presence after their mother’s suicide and their father’s illness.
Plot
The story follows siblings Louise and Michael as they return to their family farm to help care for their ailing father. While there, they encounter disturbing events and a demonic or evil presence that appears to be affecting the household.
Production and release
The film was written and directed by Bryan Bertino and released in 2020. Available listings and reviews place its runtime at about 95 minutes and its U.S. release on 6 November 2020.
Cast
Marin Ireland and Michael Abbott Jr. play the siblings at the centre of the story, with Xander Berkeley also among the principal cast. The film’s limited cast supports its isolated, claustrophobic tone.
Themes and style
Critics have described the film as emphasizing atmosphere, grief, and creeping dread rather than constant action. Reviews also connect it to Southern Gothic and psychological horror traditions.
Key facts
- The Dark and the Wicked is a 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino.
- The story centres on two siblings at a remote Texas family farm after their mother’s suicide and their father’s decline.
- The cast includes Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., and Xander Berkeley.
- It was released in the United States on 6 November 2020.
- The film has been described as a Southern Gothic horror story set around grief, dread, and a malevolent force.
The film had international availability on streaming and digital platforms, including in Canada through major platforms and genre services noted in distribution listings, making it relevant to Canadian horror audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_and_the_WickedSupports: Identifies the film as a 2020 American Southern Gothic supernatural horror film, gives director, cast, and core premise.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dark_and_the_wickedSupports: Provides genre, synopsis, and release date information.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10229558/Supports: Gives release timing and basic synopsis details.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-dark-and-the-wicked-movie-review-2020Supports: Describes the film’s tone, themes, and horror style.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/05/movies/the-dark-and-the-wicked-review.htmlSupports: Reviews the film and confirms setting, plot elements, and runtime context.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-dark-and-the-wicked/umc.cmc.52zo5vf92rxdxw5mozl9qy47gSupports: Lists runtime, cast, director, and synopsis.