Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019): Cast & Ratings
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is a 2019 biographical thriller directed by Joe Berlinger, starring Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, Lily Collins and Jeffrey Donovan. It is partly based on The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy by Elizabeth Kendall and Molly Kendall. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $9.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile About?
The premise of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile without spoilers, adapted from The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy by Elizabeth Kendall and Molly Kendall. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film explores the disturbing story of Ted Bundy, focusing on his relationship with his girlfriend as he commits heinous crimes. Through her perspective, the narrative reveals how his charm and manipulation concealed his horrific acts, gradually exposing the chilling reality of his double life and the devastating impact of his deception. It’s a disturbing portrayal of love, denial, and the insidious nature of evil.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- killer as protagonist
- serial killer as protagonist
- death penalty
- claiming innocence
- ted bundy
- serial killer
- male rear nudity
- 1980s
- strip search
- prison visit
- courtroom
- prison
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- 1970s
- escape from prison
- jumping out a window
- marriage proposal
- guilty verdict
- sentenced to death
- prisoner
- based on true story
- murder
- sex scene
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- orange prison jumpsuit
- blue prison jumpsuit
- multiple time frames
- male protagonist
- head cut off
- judge
- telephone call
- male female relationship
- fugitive
- escape
- winking
- serial murder
- violence
- what happened to epilogue
- ends with biographical notes
- ends with real life footage
- punctuation in title
- sex in a jail
- seattle washington
- hypergamy
- antagonist as protagonist
- ted bundy character
- reference to ted bundy
- docudrama drama
- literature on screen
- american literature on screen
- crime literature on screen
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Cast & Characters
Zac Efron leads the cast as Ted Bundy, with Lily Collins as Liz Kendall and Jeffrey Donovan as Utah Defense Attorney John O'Connell. Directed by Joe Berlinger; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joe Berlinger
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Kaya Scodelario as Carole Ann Boone
Also Starring in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
· 13 more- James Hetfield Officer Bob Hayward
- John Malkovich
- Dylan Baker Utah Prosecutor David Yocom
- Haley Joel Osment Liz's Co-Worker Jerry
- Angela Sarafyan Joanna
- Brian Geraghty
- Jim Parsons
- Morgan Pyle 8 Yr Old Molly
- Sydney Vollmer Babysitter
- Ava Inman 4 Yr Old Molly
- Justin Inman Police Lineup Suspect
- Macie Carmosino 2 Yr Old Molly
- Richard K. Jones Interrogation Room Sherrif
More from Joe Berlinger
More films directed by Joe Berlinger, best-rated first: Brother's Keeper, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, Under African Skies and Crude.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 64/100, strongest in character & emotion (75) and weakest in sensory experience (55).
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Echo Score Breakdown
The film presents compelling performances and an engaging central perspective but suffers from uneven direction and tonal inconsistencies. Reviewers praise Zac Efron’s portrayal and the nuanced exploration of a manipulative relationship while noting that the narrative shifts dilute the focus. Production design is generally appreciated for its period authenticity, although the editing and pacing draw criticism for feeling superficial. Despite notable strengths in character portrayal, the lack of emotional depth and coherence tempers its lasting impact.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 60
In terms of art and craft, the film offers authentic period details and moments of confident direction but is undermined by inconsistent tone and uneven editing. The production design captures the era’s aesthetic reliably, though visual cohesion falters when tonal shifts occur. Overall, the craft elements occasionally impress but lack consistent polish.
- Character & Emotion 75
When it comes to character and emotion, Zac Efron’s engaging performance anchors the narrative, supported by solid chemistry with the supporting cast. However, the central figures outside the lead lack depth, and emotional stakes waver as the focus shifts. The portrayal of relationships occasionally resonates but does not sustain full emotional immersion overall.
- Story & Flow 60
In terms of story and flow, the film offers a novel perspective by focusing on a close relationship, bringing initial engagement and intrigue. Yet narrative coherence suffers from abrupt tonal shifts and uneven pacing. While certain courtroom sequences and interpersonal moments hold interest, the plot’s inconsistent structure ultimately diminishes sustained storytelling momentum.
- Sensory Experience 55
When it comes to sensory experience, the film’s soundtrack and sound design are serviceable but unremarkable, providing adequate period atmosphere. Visual style benefits from accurate production and costume detailing, yet shifts in tone occasionally disrupt cohesion. Overall, the sensory elements support the narrative reliably but do not deliver a consistently immersive atmosphere.
- Rewatch Factor 70
In terms of rewatch factor, the film’s central performance and unique narrative angle offer moments worthy of repeat viewings, especially for those interested in character study. However, uneven pacing and tonal inconsistencies may limit sustained appeal on subsequent occasions. While certain scenes maintain lasting intrigue, overall replay value is tempered by structural unevenness.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
252 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Plot Summary
What happens in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1969 Seattle, law student Ted Bundy crosses paths with Liz Kendall, a college student and single mother employed as a secretary. Their relationship starts with a playful moment as Ted plays a song on the jukebox, leading to an intimate home visit. The next morning, Liz is surprised to find Ted bonding with her daughter, Molly. As their romance develops, Ted becomes a figure in their lives, driving a distinctive Volkswagen Beetle.
Full summary
The whole story of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, scene by scene
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Box Office
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile grossed $9.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.8M
- International
- $9.8M
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser
How Well Do You Know Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
39 cars on screen, including the 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 and the 1965 Chevrolet Impala.
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1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role -
1974 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “익스트림리 윅드” and “쇼킹리 이블 앤 바일”.
- Also known as
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- 익스트림리 윅드
- 쇼킹리 이블 앤 바일
- Неймовірно небезпечний, шокуючи злий і огидний
- Extremamente Cruel
- Malvado e Perverso
- Красивый плохой злой
- 極度邪惡超級變態我的迷人男友
- 極度邪惡超級變態:我的迷人男友
- 極度邪惡 超級變態:我的迷人男友
- Изключително лош, шокиращо зъл и подъл
- Extremadamente cruel, malvado y perverso
- 나는 악마를 사랑했다
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- Красивый, плохой, злой
- Звабливий
- Поганий
- Злий
- Ted Bundy: Durmiendo con el asesino
- Átkozottul veszett, sokkolóan gonosz és hitvány
- Ted Bundy - Fascino criminale
- Podły, okrutny, zły
- Zlo s lidskou tváří
- Τεντ Μπάντι
- Ένας Γοητευτικός Δολοφόνος
- משפטו של טד בנדי
- Extremamente Perverso
- Escandalosamente Cruel e Vil
- Крајње поремећен, шокантно окрутан и зао
- Žavusis žudikas Tedas Bandis
- Ted Bundy: A Irresistível Face do Mal
- 极端邪恶
- 極惡人魔
- Pievilcīgs, ļauns un slikts
- Ted Bundy: Diabol s ľudskou tvárou
- Extrem de pervers, șocant de violent și diabolic
- 極度邪惡 超級變態：我的迷人男友
- Extrêmement méchant, affreusement diabolique et vil
- テッド・バンディ, საოცრად ავი, შოკისმომგვრელად ბოროტი და საზარელი
- Krajnje izopačen, nepojmljivo zao i opak
- Kẻ Cuồn Sát Biến Thái
- Čista zloba
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile released?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile was released on May 3, 2019.
Who directed Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile was directed by Joe Berlinger.
More films by Joe Berlinger Who is in the cast of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, Lily Collins as Liz Kendall and Jeffrey Donovan as Utah Defense Attorney John O'Connell, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile make at the box office?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile grossed $9.8 million worldwide.
How is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile rated?
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile based on a book?
Yes. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is partly adapted from The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy by Elizabeth Kendall and Molly Kendall.
Does Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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