THE VAULT

The Dark and the Wicked (2020) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.1/100

She told you not to come

The Premise

On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural, Folk Horror, The Dark and the Wicked taps into fundamental fears. The 6.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of suicide, texas, haunting continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.