Wicked
“Evil never looked so good.”
Synopsis
A cul-de-sac in an oppressive suburb becomes a literal dead end for wife and mother Karen Christianson when she is brutally murdered in her own home. In the wake of the event, Karen's teenage daughter Ellie begins to exhibit bizarre behaviors as she slowly acquires her mother's demeanor and mannerisms. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Ben nurtures a less-than-innocent interest in the family's sultry live-in nanny, Lena.
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Wicked (Trailer) 1998 - Julia Stiles
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Steinberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Weiss
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- Wicked
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Frankestein Entertainment, Flipped Out Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Steinberg
Eric Weiss
Cliff Martinez
Bernd Heinl
Daniel Gross
Frank Beddor
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Steinberg
Director
Eric Weiss
Writer
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Dominic Watkins
Production Design
Frank Beddor
Producer
Daniel Gross
Editor
Todd Mahon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sara Jane Slotnick
Costume Design
Bernd Heinl
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked about?
A cul-de-sac in an oppressive suburb becomes a literal dead end for wife and mother Karen Christianson when she is brutally murdered in her own home. In the wake of the event, Karen's teenage daughter Ellie begins to exhibit bizarre behaviors as she slowly acquires her mother's demeanor and mannerisms. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Ben nurtures a less-than-innocent interest in the family's sultry live-in nanny, Lena.
Who directed Wicked?
Wicked was directed by Michael Steinberg.
Who stars in Wicked?
The principal cast of Wicked includes Julia Stiles, William R. Moses, Patrick Muldoon, Vanessa Zima, Louise Myrback.
When was Wicked released and how long is it?
Wicked was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Wicked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wicked?
Wicked holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).