‘Wuthering Heights’ Opens With a Scene That Pushed Some Viewers Too Far

Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of Wuthering Heights has finally made its theatrical debut, and the numbers are as explosive as the film’s polarizing content. The adaptation, which hit cinemas globally on February 13, is currently on track to secure a massive $80 million opening weekend.

Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the iconic star-crossed lovers, the production has left audiences in a state of shock, with many exiting the theater in tears, while others remain deeply divided over the director’s stylistic choices.

Much of the conversation surrounding the film has focused on its visceral opening sequence, which serves as a jarring introduction to the world of the moors.