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Bryan Bertino's Vicious Premieres at Fantastic Fest, Streams Soon

9/17/2025

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Bryan Bertino's horror film *Vicious*, starring Dakota Fanning, premieres at Fantastic Fest and streams on Paramount+ starting October 10, 2025.
The story follows Polly, who receives a box with instructions to place three specific items inside, triggering a nightmarish reality.
The cast includes Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, and Rachel Blanchard.
*Vicious* is rated R for strong bloody violence and language.
Bertino previously directed *The Strangers* and *The Dark and the Wicked*.

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Story summary

Bryan Bertino's horror film *Vicious*, starring Dakota Fanning, premieres at Fantastic Fest and streams on Paramount+ starting October 10, 2025.
The story follows Polly, who receives a box with instructions to place three specific items inside, triggering a nightmarish reality.
The cast includes Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, and Rachel Blanchard.
*Vicious* is rated R for strong bloody violence and language.
Bertino previously directed *The Strangers* and *The Dark and the Wicked*.