Something Wicked (film)


Something Wicked is a 2014 independent psychological horror film directed by Darin Scott and starring Shantel VanSanten, John Robinson, Brittany Murphy, and Julian Morris. The film follows a young woman who is tormented after a tragic accident which led to the death of her parents. The film also marks the final film appearance of Murphy, who died of pneumonia and anemia on December 20, 2009. Filming took place between April and June 2009 in Eugene, Oregon.

Plot

Christine, a virgin bride-to-be and her fiancé, James have a promising future ahead of them. Christine has just been accepted to Oregon University and is excited both about the prospect of her education, but also the chance to start a family of her own. However, an unexpected and gruesome car crash leaves both of her parents dead and Christine is weird with grief. As her wedding day approaches, the terror only gets worse as she tries to convince others that she is being stalked. Her psychiatrist, Susan, feels that Christine is displaying signs of PTSD as dark secrets from the past slowly emerge.

Cast

Filming took place in Eugene, Oregon.

Release

The film had its world premiere in Eugene, Oregon, where it was also filmed, on April 4, 2014. It added a few more cities such as Portland and Seattle the following week. It was released in Southern California and Nevada on September 12, 2014.