Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Sparks Global Debate
Emerald Fennell's cinematic adaptation of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" premiered on February 13, 2026, drawing intense criticism for its significant deviations from the 1847 novel.The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in a version that omits the second half of the book while introducing explicit themes like BDSM and a sexually charged public hanging.While
Margot Robbie defended the modern reimagining, reviewers in the
USA remain divided over the unconvincing romance and the controversial casting of
Jacob Elordi.
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