WUTHERING HEIGHTS Review: Brontë Reimagined | CinemaShock+ Pick

The Moors have never looked like this. 🗳️ For the third month in a row, our CinemaShock+ members have flexed their voting power to determine our schedule. In a major upset over the slasher and sci-fi heavy hitters, the community decided it was time to get "Gothic-erotic" with one of the most talked-about films of the year. This week, we are reviewing WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Directed by Emerald Fennell (SALTBURN, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN), this is far from a traditional Brontë adaptation. With Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi stepping into the iconic roles of Catherine and Heathcliff, the film sparked intense debate before the first frame even flickered. We explore Fennell’s decision to trade Victorian stuffiness for a punky, hyper-stylized aesthetic and whether this version captures the true, toxic heart of the original novel. In this deep dive, we debate how Fennell’s specific directorial lens handles the classic themes of obsession and class warfare. We also look at the visual language of the film — from the "silver walls" aesthetic to the modern soundtrack — and discuss whether this is a bold reimagining or a bridge too far for literary purists. Note on Spoilers: There are light spoilers for the movie throughout this episode. We do openly discuss the plot and ending of the original book—it’s been out for over 150 years, so we’re assuming the statute of limitations has expired—but we’ve kept the biggest creative swings Emerald Fennell takes in this adaptation spoiler-free (or very vague). We believe those moments should be discovered on your first viewing. If you want to have a say in what we watch next month, join the community at CinemaShock+! Members get exclusive voting rights on our New Release reviews, plus access to our ongoing coverage of Twin Peaks: The Return and other bonus series. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus CINEMA SHOCK ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster, asotirov, Benjamin Yates, courtland ashley, curtcake5k, Elton Novara, Interzone78, Jackson_Baker, Jvance325, KDurden, LillymckY, Lucy Lawson, MagicBloat, mcdudely, Nate Izod, Nathan Kelley, Robert, Robert Stinson, Spacemonkey73 Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net CINEMA SHOCK ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | KDurden | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | mcdudely | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Tim G Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.