---
title: "The Wicked"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wicked-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 223625
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wicked (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wicked-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wicked is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy, TV Movie.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cannibal family invites strangers to dinner, but they’re the main course."

### Why Watch
- campy horror‑comedy blend
- outback setting adds eerie flavor
- compact 90‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV‑movie production values may feel modest
- limited character depth
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic cannibalism and dark humor, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, comedy, cannibal, campy, darkly-funny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wicked-1988#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Wicked belong to?
It is a horror‑comedy TV movie.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

### Q: When was The Wicked originally released?
It was released in 1988, with a US release on January 1 1991.

### Q: Is The Wicked a theatrical release?
No, it is listed as a TV movie.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The plot is set in the tiny outback town of Yarralumla.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wicked — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/223625)
- [The Wicked (2013) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/113717-the-wicked)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*