‘Evil exists’
The Wicked One is a 2017 American horror film produced and directed by Tory Jones (Angel; Scream for Summer) from a screenplay co-written with Cheyenne Gordon. The Jonestown Films/Studio 605 production stars Katie Stewart, Dale Miller and Jack Norman.
A group of traveling friends who are hoping for a fun filled weekend getaway, find themselves in the cross hairs of one of the most dangerous and prolific serial killers in history…
The film is available on DVD from Petri Entertainment’s Dark Cuts label and VOD.
Reviews:
“Jones also respects the many traditions, especially in terms of characterization and their often inexplicable actions, inherent in this brand of cinema. This is even if Jones and Cheyenne Gordon’s screenplay invests a bit too much time in the protagonist’s personal dramas.” Andrew Buckner, A Word of Dreams
“The biggest gripe I had with the film was the off-camera kills. I know this is due to lack of budget for practical effects but it’s something that I totally dislike, especially in slasher films. These types of films give us characters to hate (at least in my opinion) and you are basically waiting for them to get picked off.” Devin Marsh, Nightmarish Conjurings
“While there was a lot to like, not everything works. There’s some inconsistency in tone, scenes that feel out of place, performances that don’t quite land, and overly derivative plot developments. The beginning is stronger than the end, and there are some problems with pacing.” Stephanie, Morbidly Beautiful
Interview:
PJ Starks talks to Tory Jones for Dark Universe
Main cast:
Katie Stewart, Dale Miller, Jack Norman, Sonya Delormier, Adam Atherton, Jessica Bloom, Cheyenne Gordon, Deb Perkins, Keith Eric Cox, Jack B. Harrison, James Tackett, Brandon Prewitt, Roman Jossart, Russell Parks, Nicholas Patten.
