{
  "id": 17134488,
  "title": "Ive lived the dream of Wicker 4DX, and it was phenomenal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ive-lived-the-dream-of-wicker-4dx-and-it-was-phenomenal",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/wicker-4dx-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The story of Wicker 4DX is a unique and unforgettable theatrical experience. It follows the tale of Fisherwoman Olivia Colman and her Wicker Husband Alexander Skarsgård, a fairy tale about love, sex, and marriage set in a medieval village. The film, written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, stars Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård as the titular characters and draws inspiration from Ursula Wills' short story The Wicker Husband.\n\nFor one night only, a select group of moviegoers had the opportunity to try this highly immersive version of Wicker, which is enhanced with 4DX technology. This involves not just the visual and auditory elements, but also atmospheric effects like fog, scents, spritzes of water, and even a mist of cool water during certain scenes. The experience starts off with a group of female attendees, most of them dressed in formal attire, enjoying the 4DX seats, which are elevated and robust.\n\nThe first half of the screening, made up of trailers, felt a bit offbeat, with some unsexy movies like Johnny Depp's Day Drinker and Ebenezer. However, once the 4DX technology was integrated into the screening, the experience transformed. The seats vibrated and bucked rhythmically during the love scenes, making the audience feel as if they were part of the action. The communal laughter and cheers during the sex scenes added a unique level of enjoyment. There were also intentional moments of clumsiness during less seamless pairings, which added to the fun and laughter.\n\nOverall, the Wicker 4DX screening was a joyfully communal experience, with the integration of 4DX technology thoughtfully done. It's not a gross or unpleasant experience, despite the occasional gag-like urine gag. Instead, it's a unique and thrilling ride that will leave you laughing, cheering, and experiencing something truly special.",
  "summary": "What if seeing \"Wicker\" 4DX was one of the best theatrical experiences of my life? Review.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wicker 4DX is immersive theatrical experience.",
    "Enhanced with 4DX technology for atmospheric effects.",
    "Joyful communal experience with laughter and cheers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}