Jakob's Wife Now

: The second act acts like extreme marriage counseling, as the couple must navigate Anne's bloodlust together. Highlights & Style

: The "dancing scene"—where Anne celebrates her new self to the remix of Concrete Blonde’s “Bloodletting”—is a standout moment of pure joy. Jakob's Wife

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Anne Fedder ( Barbara Crampton ) is the mousy, dutiful wife of a small-town minister, Jakob (Larry Fessenden). After thirty years of being talked over, ignored, and "hypnotized by mediocrity," her life is physically and spiritually shrinking. If you'd like to dive deeper into this

Jakob’s Wife (2021) is a blood-soaked, bitingly funny exploration of a marriage in a midlife rut. Directed by Travis Stevens , the film is a masterclass in using horror as a metaphor for personal liberation. The Story: A Thirst for More