The Wretched

This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rosśa head into the woods to confront The Wretched (2019), a pandemic-era horror hit about a child-eating bog witch hiding in plain sight. We break down the film’s folklore influences, skin-walking terror, and impressive sound design, while also calling out its continuity issues, rushed third act, and deeply divisive ending.

Is this an underrated folk horror gem or a stylish mess held together by vibes and drive-in timing? We dig into Appalachian myth adjacent witchcraft, Hollywood’s obsession with evil mothers, and whether this film earns its surprising box office success. Grab your salt, watch the treeline, and join us.

🧹 Rating: 2.5 broomsticks