Wicker Husband Sparks Chaos

In a small seaside village, a solitary fisherwoman, tired of the ridicule and gossip, decides to commission a wicker husband, sparking a maelstrom of outrage, jealousy, and chaos among her neighbors. The film, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, boasts an impressive cast, including Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, and Peter Dinklage.

Wicker is a 105-minute romantic fantasy comedy-drama film, rated 15, and written by its directors, based on the short story "The Wicker Husband" by Ursula Wills. The film has garnered positive reviews, with scores of 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77% on Trakt, indicating a warm reception from both critics and viewers.

The film's critical success is evident in its scores, with Metacritic assigning a score of 70 out of 100, based on 32 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Viewers have also responded positively, with many appreciating the film's moral lesson on the hypocrisy of society, despite some feeling that the "erotic" scenes have been exaggerated.

The Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, will screen Wicker on Friday, 30 October 2026. Tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.