The Wrath of Becky

Two years after surviving a brutal attack on her family, 16 year old Becky is trying to live a quieter life under the care of Elena, a patient mentor who sees something worth protecting in her. Their fragile routine shatters when a brutal crew calling themselves the Noble Men storms the house, ransacks the place, and abducts their dog. With Elena injured and Becky suddenly thrust back into a tense world she thought she had left behind, Becky relies on the practical skills and hard won instincts she learned before. The threat escalates as the intruders close in, forcing Becky to confront the violence she once mastered. Away from the chaos, Elena provides stability but also acts as a moral counterpoint to Becky's readiness to act.

Directed by Matt Angel and released in 2023, this film stems from an original screenplay by Suzanne Coote, Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye rather than adapting another work.

Becky's status as a teen who survived a horror shows a character study in trauma and survival rather than pure action. Critics note a lean, focused pace and Lulu Wilson's performance as Becky, which anchors the film even when the budget is tiny. The score and practical effects emphasize tension over spectacle. The film hones in on the moral gray area of protection and violence, asking where boundaries lie when a loved one is threatened and how a past trauma shapes present choices. The brisk pacing keeps the danger close and avoids filler, while the supporting cast, including Seann William Scott as Darryl Jr and Denise Burse as Elena, adds texture to Becky’s difficult reality. Audience response remains mixed to favorable, reflected in a mid-range user score from a few hundred votes. The ending hints at ongoing tension rather than a neat resolution. This keeps Becky’s arc feeling earned, not overblown, and invites viewers to think about the costs of defending loved ones.