Wicked

A slow-burning, uneasy thriller that lingers on suburban dysfunction and unsettling psychological undercurrents, building to a darkly satisfying twist.

Directed by

Michael Steinberg

Genres

Thriller

Starring

Louise Myrback, Julia Stiles, Chelsea Field

Tagline

Evil never looked so good.

Overview

A cul-de-sac in an oppressive suburb becomes a literal dead end for wife and mother Karen Christianson when she is brutally murdered in her own home. In the wake of the event, Karen's teenage daughter Ellie begins to exhibit bizarre behaviors as she slowly acquires her mother's demeanor and mannerisms. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Ben nurtures a less-than-innocent interest in the family's sultry live-in nanny, Lena.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, betrayal, obsession, identity

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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