Plot
2020 film by Bryan Bertino
✍️ CinePearl Editorial AI-generated by Groq / Llama 3.3 · CC0 data
Why Watch This
It delivers a relentless, claustrophobic dread that builds from the everyday to the uncanny, anchored by Marin Ireland’s hauntingly raw performance as a mother confronting an unseen evil. The film’s slow‑burn pacing rewards viewers who appreciate atmosphere over jump scares.
Best For
Horror fans, Slow‑burn horror, Psychological thriller, Cabin‑in‑the‑woods lovers, Fans of Bryan Bertino, Mood‑driven viewers
The CinePearl Take
“The Dark and the Wicked” excels in turning a bleak farmstead into a character of its own, letting the silence amplify every creak and whisper. Marin Ireland shines, channeling grief into a performance that feels both fragile and ferocious. While the narrative never fully explains the malevolent force, its ambiguity fuels a lingering unease that stays with you long after the credits roll.
If You Liked This, Try
The Witch · The Lodge · Hereditary
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Bryan Bertino
- Cast
- Michael Abbott Jr., Marin Ireland
- Writer
- Bryan Bertino
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- Released
- 28 Aug 2020
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
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