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The Wretched

2019

A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.

Ages 16+Source checked

Why this age? Strong horror includes a child-eating witch, possession, corpses, decay, attempted drowning, shooting, stabbing, implied child deaths, and sustained peril. Mature supernatural themes and intensity make it unsuitable for younger teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age16+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Graphic injury4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several characters and a dog die violently; children are endangered or taken, with implied deaths and emotionally disturbing disappearances.

Graphic injury4/5
Why this rating?

Disturbing imagery includes a creature feeding on a child, corpses, a body decaying, a creature emerging from a corpse, and implied mutilation.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity is likely, but language is not described in the supplied plot or metadata.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a central element; the threat is framed as supernatural folklore.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Teen attraction and a brief kiss appear, while adult relationship tension is secondary to the horror plot.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Sustained supernatural horror features a child-hunting witch, possession, memory manipulation, haunted woods, attacks, and threatening transformations.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal; includes brief scenes of implied intimacy, largely non-sexual in nature.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking is occasionally depicted among adults.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated, intense violence includes stabbing, shooting, drowning attempts, attacks, a car strike, burning, and threats to children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Ben repeatedly faces a supernatural predator and serious danger to rescue children and protect his family and friends.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The inventive supernatural mythology, memory manipulation, and problem-solving may engage imagination, though the film is primarily frightening rather than exploratory.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble cast, though roles follow traditional horror archetypes.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, family protection, and rescuing endangered children are present, but kindness is not the central focus.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story supports protecting children, trusting evidence, and resisting evil, though these messages are presented through bleak and frightening horror.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Ben shows persistence and courage in trying to save children and his family, though characters also make risky choices under extreme pressure.

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