Wicked Little Letters is a riotous mystery comedy that brings to life a forgotten true story from the 1920s. Based on the book by Christopher Hilliard, the film follows the scandalous events that unfolded in a small English seaside town, where residents received anonymous letters full of outrageous profanities and insults.
The film stars Olivia Colman as Edith Swan, a conservative and pious spinster who is the main target of the wicked letters. Jessie Buckley plays Rose Gooding, a rowdy Irish migrant who is accused of being the letter writer. Anjana Vasan plays Gladys Moss, the county’s only female police officer who investigates the case. The film also features Timothy Spall, Joanna Scanlan, Gemma Jones, and Eileen Atkins in supporting roles.
Directed by Thea Sharrock and written by comedian Jonny Sweet, the film is a delightful blend of humour, history, and mystery. The film showcases the brilliant performances of the cast, especially Colman and Buckley, who deliver the hilarious and inventive swearwords with gusto. The film also explores the social and cultural context of the time, revealing the tensions and prejudices that existed in post-war Britain.
Wicked Little Letters is a film that will make you laugh, gasp, and wonder. It is a film that celebrates the power and creativity of language, even when it is used for mischief and malice. It is a film that tells a true story that is stranger than fiction, and more entertaining than you can imagine.
