The Wretched
Short description
Ben is a rebellious teenager dealing with the separation of his parents. While spending time in a quiet town, he begins to notice strange occurrences in the house next door. He discovers that an ancient witch has possessed his neighbor and is targeting children. Alongside a friend named Mallory, Ben must confront this supernatural entity to stop the disappearances and prevent further harm to the community.
The film was directed and written by Drew T. Pierce and Brett Pierce. The cast features John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones, Azie Tesfai, Kevin Bigley, and Gabriela Quezada Bloomgarden. Produced by Cailleach Productions, the movie is a blend of horror, mystery, and thriller genres with a runtime of 95 minutes.
Financially, the production earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 22,000 votes and a 6/10 on TMDB from 717 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 based on 109 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Initially, the film was supposed to be titled "Hag," but due to public reaction at preview screenings, the title was changed to "The Wretched" (translated as "The First Witch").
- From a formal point of view, for several weeks in May 2020, this film was the most visited in cinemas in the USA, although this happened only due to the coronavirus pandemic, when a significant part of the cinemas were closed and there were practically no films in release.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
