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Posted 2/13/2026
Emerald Fennell’s "Wuthering Heights" is a high-octane, erotically charged reimagining of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece that prioritizes raw obsession over Victorian politeness. Starring Margot Robbie as a provocatively sharp Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as a brooding, mutton-chopped Heathcliff, the film strips away the novel's sprawling second generation to focus entirely on the toxic, "feral" bond between the two leads.
The plot follows their childhood connection at the decaying Heights, Catherine’s fateful betrayal for the refined Edgar Linton, and Heathcliff’s eventual return as a wealthy, vengeful engine of destruction. Far from a traditional period piece, the film has sparked intense debate for its "loose" interpretation of the text, its stylized aesthetic, and its departure from the source material's racial subtext regarding Heathcliff’s origins.
Visually, the film is a masterclass in modern gothic maximalism. Fennell swaps dusty drawing rooms for a "rip-snortingly carnal" atmosphere, utilizing Linus Sandgren’s volatile cinematography to make the Yorkshire moors feel like a living, pulsing character. The production design is deliberately anachronistic, featuring high-fashion costumes—including Robbie’s much-discussed red latex—and a soundtrack that blends industrial scores with contemporary pop sensibilities, including a track by Charli xcx.
While some critics have hailed it as a bold, punk-rock deconstruction of classic literature, others have criticized it as a surface-level spectacle that favors "vibes" over the spiritual depth of Brontë’s prose. Ultimately, the 2026 adaptation stands as a polarizing, neon-soaked fever dream that demands attention, cementing its place as the year’s most talked-about cinematic provocation.
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