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The YouTube video "Fountain Flicks" reviews the movie "The Wretched," a horror film centered on a teenage boy named Ben who is visiting his father while dealing with family issues and an ancient witch possessing a neighbor. The movie blends retro horror elements with modern storytelling, featuring practical effects and jump scares. Ben navigates his tumultuous home life, his job at a marina, and the unfolding supernatural events involving the witch, referred to as 'the wretch.' As he experiences tense and eerie occurrences, Ben discovers the witch's influence extends far, affecting his neighbors, his father’s new girlfriend Sarah, and ultimately leading to confrontations and attempts to rescue abducted family members.
The climax sees Ben and Mal investigating deeper into the wretch's lair, battling supernatural dangers in an attempt to save Ben's forgotten brother Nathan and others. They ultimately escape, but the conclusion leaves hints of the wretch's lingering presence, as unresolved elements suggest further possession. The video wraps up by inviting audience engagement to discuss the film's ending.
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In this segment, the host introduces “Fountain Flicks” where they review the movie “The Wretched.” The story revolves around a teenage boy dealing with his parents’ impending divorce while confronting an ancient witch who has possessed a neighbor. Premiering in drive-ins in May, it achieved notable box office success. The film is appreciated for its retro horror style, reminiscent of early 2000s horror films. It features numerous jump scares, practical effects, and a unique take on a witch character called ‘the wretch,’ which the host considers a highlight. The segment breaks down the plot, detailing the introduction of the witch and key scenes, including an eerie opener set 35 years ago involving a babysitter discovering a gruesome scene. The narrative then shifts to the present day, focusing on a teenager named Ben who is visiting his father for the summer, providing insight into his family dynamics and setting the stage for the unfolding horror.
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In this part of the video, Ben struggles with his new job at the marina, dealing with rude customers and meeting another employee, Mallory, who mentions the nepotism involved in his employment. Ben observes his dad with a new woman, Sarah, adding to his confusion. Meanwhile, neighbors Abby and her son Dylan experience a supernatural encounter in the woods, discovering a mysterious tree and the wretch inside it. Later, they bring home a buck carcass, during which the wretch transfers herself into the animal. Ben, spying on his neighbors, sees the wretch’s presence but is interrupted as the creature disappears. The next morning, Ben warns Dylan to stay away from the strange hole they found. Ben decides to meet the woman with his dad, and at work, he awkwardly interacts with Mallory’s younger sister, Lily, who appears to have a crush on him.
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In this part of the video, Abby cares for the baby and notices all plants around the crawl space are dead. She detects a foul smell and suspects the baby needs a diaper change. Meanwhile, Liam sends Ben for gluten-free dinner rolls, which leads to Ben reluctantly agreeing to go. Ben is then invited by Mallory to a party, which he attends. The party involves heavy drinking, and Ben bonds with Mallory over embarrassing memories. Their night almost leads to a kiss, but Ben becomes sick from the alcohol. Realizing he missed multiple calls from his dad, Ben finds himself pranked and embarrassed. At the neighbor’s house, Abby is unaware of a menacing black figure near the baby’s crib and a series of eerie events unfold, leading to her being dragged under the crib. Ben sees Abby walking into the woods later that night and confronts Liam upon returning home. The confrontation is awkwardly interrupted by Sarah. In the morning, Tai wakes up to find his wife missing and Dylan watching TV downstairs.
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In this part of the video, various characters experience tense and unsettling situations. Tai is surprised while showering, oblivious to someone silently watching him. At the marina, Ben faces taunts about his size and responds by dumping trash on his harassers’ boat. Abby’s strange behavior worsens, alarming her son Dylan, who frantically seeks help. Ben encounters an increasingly aggressive Mallory, noticing strange sores on her back. Later, she abruptly denies Dylan’s existence when questioned, adding to the disturbing atmosphere. Ben discovers a mark under a doormat symbolizing that the house has been claimed, capturing the symbol in a photo for evidence.
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In this part of the video, the characters perform a Google image search to learn more about a wretch figure, revealing that it has been around for a long time and feasts on forgotten family members. Mal and Ben take protective measures, such as spreading salt around the house, while they investigate Abby’s suspicious behavior. Abby seems to have cast a spell on Ty, causing him to act strangely. Mal notices a missing family photo, indicating the wretch’s increasing influence. Ben finds smashed evidence of a baby and observes Abby’s physical deterioration, suggesting the wretch needs a new host. Ben locks himself in his room to avoid Abby and finally enters the cellar, where he finds an effigy.
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In this part of the video, Ben discovers a photo of Mao and her mother with their eyes scratched out and realizes the “wretch” is after her sister. He rushes to the marina, finds Lily and Mal at the playground, and sees Lili being taken into the woods by Abby. Ben tries to rescue Lily at the tree but is knocked unconscious. Later, Ben faces accusations from his father and the police, ultimately leading to plans for his institutionalization. He and Sarah have a confrontation revealing that the wretch has possessed Sarah’s body. Ben is arrested and pleads with his father to check the basement. A cop, controlled by the wretch, attempts to drown Ben, but a dog intervenes, leading the cop to commit suicide.
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In this segment of the video, the protagonist makes his way to the attic and discovers Abby’s empty body and Ty hanging from the rafters. He also finds disturbing photos of Ty’s and his own family, all with their faces scratched out. Sarah, now wearing a skull mask, attacks him with a knife, starting a fire in the process. Despite a painful escape and a confrontation where he manages to knock her with a shovel, Sarah shows superhuman abilities.
Sarah attempts to strangle him, but Ben arrives and shoots her, temporarily subduing the wretch. They flee the house, now engulfed in flames. Ben realizes the wretch has erased his brother Nathan from his memory. Flashbacks reveal Nathan was present in earlier scenes. Motivated by Nathan’s screams, Ben and Mal run into the woods to the wretch’s lair.
Ben drenches the area in gasoline and instructs Mal to create a salt barrier. He ventures into the lair and rescues Nathan, urging him to flee. The wretch attacks, forcing a confrontation where Ben manages to free both Nathan and Lily from their bindings. As they escape, a Polaroid flash momentarily stuns the wretch, enabling their final getaway amid more struggle.
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In this segment of the video, Mal throws salt in the wretch’s face to escape just in time as Dad crashes into both the wretch and her tree. Later, Mal discusses with a counselor about her sister’s suggestion to burn the tree, questioning its significance. As the family regroups at the harbor, Ben and Mal share a moment, exchanging well-wishes and an awkward hug, followed by a kiss from Ben.
Ben, noticing a fake flower from Mal, becomes suspicious. Mal, while helping kids on the water, appears distant, implying that the wretch might still be present and has possibly possessed her since the tree was never burned. The host concludes by inviting viewers to request explanations for movies or TV shows and to share their thoughts on the ending of “The Wretched.”