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Vicious: Dakota Fanning Faces Psychological Horror in New Film

10/12/2025

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The horror film *Vicious*, directed by Bryan Bertino, stars Dakota Fanning as Polly, who experiences psychological torment from a mysterious box given by an elderly woman.
Released on October 10, 2025, the film examines themes of trauma and survival as Polly confronts her fears by placing items into the box.
Polly survives by ignoring the box's demands, but the curse continues as it passes to her neighbor, indicating a cycle of torment.
The film was shot in Ottawa, Canada, contributing to its eerie atmosphere.

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Story summary

The horror film *Vicious*, directed by Bryan Bertino, stars Dakota Fanning as Polly, who experiences psychological torment from a mysterious box given by an elderly woman.
Released on October 10, 2025, the film examines themes of trauma and survival as Polly confronts her fears by placing items into the box.
Polly survives by ignoring the box's demands, but the curse continues as it passes to her neighbor, indicating a cycle of torment.
The film was shot in Ottawa, Canada, contributing to its eerie atmosphere.