‘Screams on the level of a Taylor Swift concert’: horny romp Wicker gets the 4DX treatment

Olivia Colman stars in the folk‑horror film Wicker, playing a woman who falls in love with a wicker man. The movie’s steamy romance has prompted the question, “What does Olivia Colman’s hot sex with a basket tell us about heteropessimism?” Colman herself noted, “I saw the script and went: oooh!” She co‑stars with Alexander Skårsgard in the film.

Since its introduction in the United States in 2014, 4DX has been used mainly for action movies. The format adds moving chairs, scent machines, wind and water sprayers, creating an experience that resembles an amusement‑park ride more than a traditional cinema. 4DX is the second‑most popular large premium format in the U.S., behind IMAX.

Wicker is an unexpected candidate for 4DX, following the 2024 release of Twisters, an action film about tornadoes that reached an “11/10” rating when paired with the format’s immersive effects. The film’s use of 4DX is said to push the bounds of the format and enhance the sensorial joys of cinema.