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Gretel and Hansel (2020)

★ 5.5PG-1387 minDirector: Oz Perkins

2020 horror film by Osgood Perkins

Gretel & Hansel (also known as Gretel & Hansel: A Grim Fairy Tale) is a 2020 dark fantasy horror film directed by Osgood Perkins and written by Rob Hayes, based on the German fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" by the Brothers Grimm. Sophia Lillis and Sam Leakey portray the titular characters, with Alice Krige and Jessica De Gouw also starring. The film follows the siblings Gretel and Hansel as they become lost in the forest and then stumble upon the home of a witch.

Gretel & Hansel was released in the United States on 31 January 2020, by United Artists Releasing. The film grossed $22.3 million worldwide against a $5 million production budget and received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its visuals and cinematography as well as the horror elements and acting, but criticism for its pacing and screenplay.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Gretel and Hansel about?
Gretel and Hansel (2020) — Siblings, Gretel and Hansel live in the countryside with their mother. When times are hard and Gretel can't find work, their mother sends them out to fend for themselves. As they journey through the dark forest without clothes nor supplies, they come upon a house with good-smelli
Is Gretel and Hansel based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Gretel and Hansel scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.