Vicious
Seen it?2025 | 98 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Polly receives a mysterious box, it comes with one rule: place inside something she needs, something she hates, and something she loves. If she doesn’t obey, it will consume everything—and everyone—she’s ever known.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 466K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bryan Bertino
- Dakota FanningPolly
- Kathryn HunterThe Woman
- Mary McCormackMother
- Rachel BlanchardLainie
- Devyn NekodaTara
- Klea ScottNeighbor Woman
- Emily MitchellAly
- Bauston CamilleriFather
- Drew MooreMark
- Michael Abbott Jr.Voice of Polly’s Father (voice)