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Olivia Colman's 'Wicker' becomes surprise box office hit

Guardian critic praises film as intriguing folk-horror romance

2 Oct 29 3:00 AM · 15d ago · 3 articles · 2 sources · development 2 of 3

Peter Bradshaw reviewed the film positively, noting its unusual tone occupying a space between macabre horror and sentimentality, comparing it to the spirit of Shirley Jackson. He highlighted Colman's fierce and naturalistic performance and the film's unexpected romantic elements.

Guardian critic praises film as intriguing folk-horror romance
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“It's almost funny but not exactly, and almost disturbing but not exactly, occupying a strange and intriguing Venn-diagram overlap between macabre horror and sentimentality.”

Peter Bradshaw

Olivia ColmanOlivia Colman Lead actorAlexander Skarsgård Lead actorAlex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson Director and co-writerPeter Dinklage Supporting actor

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  1. 2 outlets Wicker review – Olivia Colman finds the perfect lover in intriguing folk-horror romance

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