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The Wicked (2014): Cast & Plot

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The Wicked is a 2014 horror film directed by Yoo Young-seon, starring Bae Yoo-ram as Jin-woo, Lee Kyoo-hyung and Park Joo-hee. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Wicked (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Yoo Young-seon
Genre
Horror
Original language
Korean
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Wicked About?

The premise of The Wicked without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Saeyoung is a new employee who clashes with Leesun, her determined team leader. Leesun initially finds Saeyoung’s actions unsettling, but soon discovers disturbing stories surrounding her. As these revelations unfold, Saeyoung becomes a source of fear for Leesun. Her persistent and bullying behavior escalates, leading Leesun to desperately try and escape the situation.

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Cast & crew

The Wicked Cast & Characters

Bae Yoo-ram leads the cast as Jin-woo, with Lee Kyoo-hyung as Jae-wook and Park Joo-hee as Se-yeong. Directed by Yoo Young-seon; 11 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Yoo Young-seon: Wannabe.

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Plot

The Wicked Plot Summary

What happens in The Wicked from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A local myth grips a small town: a witch is said to inhabit an abandoned house known as Open Hearth, supposedly feeding on children to sustain her life—girls to stay beautiful, men for strength. For a while, the tale is treated as superstition, until a real horror reveals itself when a young girl named Amanda disappears from her bedroom without a trace, turning fear into a chilling certainty.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wicked, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wicked?

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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What is the name of the abandoned house believed to be haunted by the witch?

Details

The Wicked Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Manyeo” and “Ma-Nyeo”.

Also known as
  • Manyeo
  • Ma-Nyeo
  • 마녀
  • 魔女

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FAQ

The Wicked FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wicked, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wicked?

The Wicked runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Wicked released?

The Wicked was released on September 11, 2014.

Who directed The Wicked?

The Wicked was directed by Yoo Young-seon.

More films by Yoo Young-seon

Who is in the cast of The Wicked?

The Wicked stars Bae Yoo-ram as Jin-woo, Lee Kyoo-hyung as Jae-wook and Park Joo-hee as Se-yeong, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Wicked have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wicked has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wicked in?

The original language of The Wicked is Korean.

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