Brighton Picturehouse Hosts Wicker

Are you ready to experience a film that challenges traditional notions of love and relationships? Wicker, the latest film from directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, is a captivating romance that follows the story of a Fisherwoman who lives alone in a small village by the sea. She is ridiculed by her fellow villagers for her spinster status and unpleasant smell, but one day, she decides to take matters into her own hands and commissions a wicker husband from the local Basketmaker.

What kind of film can audiences expect from Wicker? It is a 105-minute romantic fantasy comedy-drama film, rated 15, and written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. The film features a talented cast, including Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki. With its unique blend of genres, Wicker has already received positive reviews from critics, with scores of 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 70/100 on Metacritic.

How has Wicker been received by critics and viewers? The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its offbeat humor, seamless creature effects, and Olivia Colman's performance. Viewers have also responded positively, with some noting that the film's moral lesson is similar to other Olivia Colman movies, and that the brief erotic scenes are not as prominent as expected. The film will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton from Monday, 2 November 2026, to Saturday, 14 November 2026, and tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.