Xavier and Mike are back with a review of The Wretched (2019) by Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce starring John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, and Jamison Jones. There has been a lot of talk about this recent film so let’s see what Xavier and Mike have to say about it.

Also discussed is Pin (1988) by Sandor Stern based on the novel by Andrew Neiderman starring David Hewlett, Cynthia Preston, and Terry O’Quinn.

The Wretched (2019)

A defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parents’ imminent divorce, faces off with a thousand year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of and posing as the woman next door.

Directors: Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
Writers: Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce
Stars: John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones
Release Date: 1 May 2020 (USA)
Opening Weekend USA: $65,908, 3 May 2020
Gross USA: $905,323
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $905,323
Runtime: 95 min

Pin (1988)

Isolated by his strange parents, Leon finds solace in an imaginary friend, which happens to be an anatomy doll from his father’s doctor office. Unfortunately, the doll begins to take over Leon’s life, and his sister’s life as well.

Director: Sandor Stern
Writers: Sandor Stern (screenplay), Andrew Neiderman (based on the novel by)
Stars: David Hewlett, Cynthia Preston, Terry O’Quinn
Release Date: 27 January 1989 (USA)