The Dark and the Wicked 2020
"She told you not to come"
Bryan Bertino's chilling rural horror *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) unfolds on a remote farm where decaying emotions and creeping dread form an inescapable noose around a grieving family.
Director: Bryan Bertino
Cast
Marin Ireland
Louise
Michael Abbott Jr.
Michael
Xander Berkeley
Priest
Lynn Andrews
Nurse
Julie Oliver-Touchstone
Mother
Tom Nowicki
Charlie
Ella Ballentine
Young Girl
Michael Zagst
Father
Mel Cowan
Doctor
Mindy Raymond
Becky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) about?
*The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) follows a fractured family reuniting at their secluded farm to care for a dying man, only to be ensnared by escalating horrors—both supernatural and psychological. As the farm's isolation amplifies their sorrow, unseen forces twist their grief into something malevolent, testing their sanity at every turn.
Who directed *The Dark and the Wicked*?
Bryan Bertino, an acclaimed filmmaker known for his work in psychological and supernatural horror, directed *The Dark and the Wicked*.
Who stars in *The Dark and the Wicked*?
The film features Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., Xander Berkeley, Lynn Andrews, and Julie Oliver-Touchstone in pivotal roles.
Is *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) worth watching?
For fans of slow-burn horror that lingers long after the credits roll, *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) is a must-see. Bertino's direction crafts an oppressive atmosphere where dread builds meticulously, rewarding patience with a visceral payoff—though it's not for those seeking jump scares or easy answers.
How long is *The Dark and the Wicked*?
*The Dark and the Wicked* runs for 95 minutes.
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The Dark and the Wicked (2020) — A Haunting Descent into Rural Dread
Bryan Bertino's chilling rural horror *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) unfolds on a remote farm where decaying emotions and creeping dread form an inescapable noose around a grieving family. As a dying patriarch's relatives gather for his final days, the once-quiet homestead becomes a pressure cooker of nightmares, where whispers on the wind and unseen forces erode sanity with terrifying precision. Marin Ireland leads a powerhouse cast in a story that blends psychological terror with supernatural dread, transforming grief into something monstrously alive.
The film thrives on Bertino's signature tension, where silence screams louder than screams themselves. Every creaking floorboard and flickering lantern amplifies the creeping sense that the land itself has turned against the family, feeding their sorrow into something darker and far older. With its stark visuals and unrelenting atmosphere, *The Dark and the Wicked* (2020) cements Bertino as a master of slow-burn horror, where the real monster may be the emotions we bury alive.
