Considering all of the posthumous releases that are primed to grant audiences one last glimpse of an actor or actress who left this life too soon, Brittany Murphy’s name comes as a startling inclusion given it’s the year 2015. After passing away on December 20, 2009, her last role will come some six years later as a child psychologist in Darin Scott’s psychological thriller Something Wicked. Why do I mention this fact? Only because of the disturbing pull quote on the front of the DVD sleeve for Something Wicked – “Brittany Murphy’s Final Movie.” Am I the only one who takes issue with such a blatant exploitation of the actress’ unfortunate passing?
But this isn’t an editorial on the morality of marketing material. My only job here is to review a film that comes across as a tonally ambiguous psycho-thriller that blends the blinding qualities of love with the unpredictable state of mental illness.
But this isn’t an editorial on the morality of marketing material. My only job here is to review a film that comes across as a tonally ambiguous psycho-thriller that blends the blinding qualities of love with the unpredictable state of mental illness.
- 3/15/2015
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Something Wicked had a short theatrical run in late 2014. Completed in 2009, the film claims to be actress Brittany Murphy's last movie. Though, Abandoned (2010) claimed the same thing. Something Wicked will release March 17th. And, the film is inspired by true events, involving a psychiatrist and a failing relationship. The film also stars Julian Morris, Shantel VanSanten and John Robinson. A teaser clip, for the film's release, is hosted here. The clip shows the character Susan (Murphy) dealing with a patient. Later, unmanned machines begin running as a woman screams. Then, a female character peaks out from behind a door, masked. Fans of horror or of psychological thrillers can pick up this title on March 17th. Or, fans of Murphy can see her in one of her last roles, before her tragic death. More details on the release are hosted below. Release Date: March 17th, 2015 (DVD). Director: Darin Scott. Writers: Joe Colleran and Joseph Mungra.
- 3/8/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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