Vicious

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Vicious

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2025

1h 43m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare. Trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, Polly must navigate a series of impossible choices. As time slips away, she's forced to confront the darkness not just around her, but within her--before it consumes everything and everyone she's ever known.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 11

Really strong performance from Dakota Fanning.

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J. Kim Murphy

Variety

Oct 13

“Vicious” is mostly a numbing slog. Fanning flatlines when left to be a solo show as Bertino whacks her around like a pinball, hitting big, loud scares that seem to keep resetting.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Oct 10

Bertino and Fanning are deeply committed to going to dark places, and they take us along for their freaky little ride. Whether it makes sense or not. (Probably not.)

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Lex Briscuso

Next Best Picture

Nov 19

7/10

The new horror fable is bolstered by a simple premise, a tense atmosphere, and two powerhouse performances that shape the narrative into something both achingly relatable and earth-shatteringly horrifying.

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

Nov 5

2/5

Dakota Fanning deserves better than this formulaic lump of a horror film.

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Oct 26

3/5

Fanning is convincingly creeped out and creepy in this twisty horror film with plenty of jump scares.

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Jeffrey P

@vanillavoodoo1 1d

Great ominous build of suspense and tension that also allows a bit of gruesomeness to shine but with an ending that drags a bit and leaves something to be desired.

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Stephen S

@smanofsteel76 2d

This movie made no sense. I had no reason to like the characters. The horror was all random and made no sense. I want back the almost two hours I spent watching this.

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Tatiana H

@RT44399775 Mar 14

Vicious was a decent watch. It was somewhat surprising to see Dakota Fanning take on a role like this. In certain moments, her performance even evoked a young Amanda Steinfeld. The film presents an interesting premise, particularly with the dark twist surrounding the three items the bride receives for her wedding. What initially appears symbolic takes on a far more sinister meaning as the story unfolds, giving the narrative a unique spin. While the movie may not be particularly frightening, it does deliver a few effective jump scares and maintains enough tension to keep the audience engaged. The twist toward the end ultimately makes the watch worthwhile. Overall, I would recommend Vicious to viewers looking for a darker, twist-driven horror experience.

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Sidney E.

@SidneyRenee Mar 1

Was really good until the ending. Felt like it was trying to add more context instead of just closing the story we had been following.

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Nicole B

@Timbergaff Feb 22

Really enjoyed this film and Dakota’s performance. I’d definitely recommend this. Not sure why the hate.

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Avindu G

@RT86379654 Feb 18

A horror story about the physical manifestation of darkness in one's mind. The attempt at maximizing the genre effect with extended scares and clever audio effects was fruitful. Great cinematic effects. Dakota Fanning was perfect for the Polly's role. Great performances by the whole cast. Vicious has great thematic twists that'll keep any movie lover entertained.

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When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare. Trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, Polly must navigate a series of impossible choices. As time slips away, she's forced to confront the darkness not just around her, but within her--before it consumes everything and everyone she's ever known.

Director: Bryan Bertino
Producer: Richard Suckle, Bryan Bertino
Screenwriter: Bryan Bertino
Distributor: Paramount+
Production Co: Atlas Independent
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence|Some Grisly Images|Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2025
Runtime: 1h 43m

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